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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Starter Templates — Elementor, WordPress & Beaver Builder Templates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.6 via the ai_api_request(). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Starter Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg versions up to 4.1.6 contain a server-side request forgery vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can make the site send HTTP requests to internal or external systems on the attacker's behalf. This could allow reconnaissance of internal infrastructure or interaction with services the site can reach. Update to a version newer than 4.1.6.
What an attacker can do
Make the site send HTTP requests to internal or external systems the attacker specifies.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with user accounts can probe your internal network or trigger unwanted requests to external services.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
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