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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Xagio SEO – AI Powered SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 7.1.0.30 via the 'pixabayDownloadImage' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-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
Xagio SEO versions up to 7.1.0.30 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. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity but not availability. Scope is changed, meaning the impact may extend beyond the vulnerable component.
What an attacker can do
Make the site send HTTP requests to internal systems or external URLs under the attacker's control.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with plugin access can probe internal infrastructure, access internal services, or trigger actions on external systems.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account; no user interaction required.
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