CVE-2025-62741
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| smartdatsoft | pool_services | to 3.3 (inc) |
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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-2025-62741 is a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the WordPress Pool Services Theme up to version 3.3. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to make the affected website send HTTP requests to arbitrary domains controlled by the attacker. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information from other services running on the same system. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive information from other services on the same system by tricking the server into making HTTP requests to attacker-controlled domains. However, it has a CVSS severity score of 5.4, indicating a low priority threat with limited impact. There is currently no official fix or patched version available. [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 originating from the affected Pool Services Theme (version <= 3.3) to arbitrary external domains. Since no official detection commands are provided, you can use network monitoring tools like tcpdump or Wireshark to capture outbound HTTP requests from the server and look for suspicious destinations. For example, using tcpdump: sudo tcpdump -i any -nn host not your_internal_network and port 80 or 443. Additionally, reviewing web server logs for unexpected outbound requests or unusual URL parameters that might trigger SSRF can help identify exploitation attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting outbound HTTP requests from the server hosting the Pool Services Theme to only trusted domains, implementing network-level egress filtering, and monitoring for suspicious activity. Since no official patch or fix is currently available, applying strict access controls and limiting the ability of the application to make arbitrary HTTP requests can reduce risk. Additionally, consider disabling or restricting the vulnerable functionality if possible until a patch is released. [1]