What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Frontis Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This is due to insufficient restriction on the 'url' parameter in the 'template_proxy' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application via the '/template-proxy/' and '/proxy-image/' endpoint.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Frontis Blocks allows unauthenticated attackers to make the site send requests to internal or external systems on the attacker's behalf. An attacker can use this to access internal services, retrieve sensitive data, or perform actions as the site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.1.6.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Make the site send HTTP requests to internal or external systems without authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can access internal services, retrieve metadata, or perform unauthorized actions using your site as a proxy.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 24, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated