CVE-2025-47437
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-09
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| litespeed_technologies | litespeed_cache | 7.0.1 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-918 | The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-47437 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin versions up to 7.0.1. It allows an attacker with Editor-level privileges to make the affected website send requests to arbitrary domains controlled by the attacker. This can potentially let the attacker access sensitive information from other services running on the same system. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive information from other services on the same system by making the website send unauthorized requests. However, the vulnerability has a low severity score (6.4) and requires Editor-level privileges, so exploitation is considered unlikely. Still, it poses a risk of information disclosure and unauthorized internal network access. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this SSRF vulnerability involves monitoring for unusual outbound requests from the affected LiteSpeed Cache plugin (versions up to 7.0.1) to arbitrary or suspicious domains. Network administrators can look for unexpected HTTP requests originating from the web server to external or internal services that are not typical for normal operation. Specific commands are not provided in the resources, but general approaches include using network monitoring tools like tcpdump or Wireshark to capture outbound traffic, or using web server logs to identify suspicious request patterns. For example, using tcpdump: tcpdump -i any host suspicious-domain.com or analyzing web server access logs for unusual request parameters that might trigger SSRF. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate recommended mitigation is to update the LiteSpeed Cache plugin to version 7.1 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. If updating immediately is not possible, applying virtual patching (vPatching) provided by Patchstack can auto-mitigate the vulnerability before official patches are applied. Additionally, restricting outbound HTTP requests from the web server to only trusted domains and monitoring for suspicious activity can help reduce risk. [1]