CVE-2023-27451 WordPress Instant Images Plugin <= 5.1.0.2 is vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

High 7.2 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit SSRF in the Instant Images plugin to access internal resources or bypass security controls.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-27451?

CVE-2023-27451 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in Darren Cooney Instant Images, published on 22 Nov 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Darren Cooney Instant Images plugin <= 5.1.0.2 versions.

Weakness: CWE-918

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27451?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Connekthq Instant Images.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27451?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27451 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2023-27451 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27451 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9rgf-3x56-49qr.

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