CVE-2025-58829
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ai_auto_tool | content_writing_assistant | 2.2.6 |
Helpful Resources
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?
This vulnerability is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in the Ai Auto Tool Content Writing Assistant (Gemini Writer, ChatGPT) All in One WordPress plugin up to version 2.2.6. It allows an attacker to make the affected website send HTTP requests to arbitrary domains controlled by the attacker. This can be used to access sensitive information from other services running on the same system. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability includes unauthorized internal network scanning and potential exposure of sensitive internal services. Although the severity is considered low (CVSS score 4.9) and exploitation is unlikely, if exploited, attackers could gain access to sensitive information from internal services. Users are advised to monitor for updates and consider virtual patching to mitigate the risk. [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 HTTP requests from the affected website to arbitrary or unexpected external domains. Network traffic analysis tools or web server logs can be used to identify such requests. Since the vulnerability allows induced HTTP requests to attacker-controlled domains, commands like 'tcpdump' or 'wireshark' can be used to capture outgoing HTTP traffic. For example, using tcpdump: 'tcpdump -i any -nn -s0 -A port 80 or port 443' to monitor HTTP/HTTPS traffic. Additionally, reviewing web server access logs for suspicious request patterns or unexpected internal network scanning activity can help detect exploitation attempts. However, no specific detection commands are provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying virtual patching (vPatching) solutions offered by Patchstack, which auto-mitigate the vulnerability even without an official fix. Users should monitor for official updates or patches from the plugin developers. Restricting subscriber-level privileges and limiting the plugin's ability to make arbitrary HTTP requests can reduce risk. In case of suspected compromise, professional incident response and server-side malware scanning are recommended over plugin-based malware scanners. Overall, virtual patching and monitoring are the primary recommended immediate actions. [1]