CVE-2025-68030
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | frontis_blocks | to 1.1.5 (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-2025-68030 is a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the WordPress Frontis Blocks Plugin versions up to and including 1.1.5. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to make the affected website send arbitrary HTTP requests to attacker-controlled domains. This can enable the attacker to access sensitive information from other services running on the same system. The vulnerability is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A10: SSRF and has a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating moderate risk. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker to make your website perform arbitrary HTTP requests to domains they control, potentially exposing sensitive information from other services on your system. Since no special privileges are required to exploit it, the risk of unauthorized access and data leakage is significant. This can lead to data breaches and compromise of internal systems. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this SSRF vulnerability can involve monitoring for unusual outbound HTTP requests originating from the affected WordPress site, especially requests to attacker-controlled domains. Network administrators can use tools like tcpdump or Wireshark to capture and analyze outgoing HTTP traffic. For example, a command like 'tcpdump -i any -A port 80 or port 443' can be used to monitor HTTP/HTTPS traffic. Additionally, reviewing web server logs for unexpected internal or external HTTP requests triggered by the Frontis Blocks plugin may help identify exploitation attempts. However, no specific detection commands are provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Frontis Blocks Plugin to version 1.1.6 or later, where the vulnerability has been fixed. Until the update can be applied, Patchstack provides a mitigation rule that blocks exploitation attempts. Users of Patchstack can enable this rule and also activate auto-updates for vulnerable plugins to ensure timely protection. Since no special privileges are required to exploit this vulnerability, prompt action is critical to prevent exploitation. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this SSRF vulnerability in the Frontis Blocks Plugin affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.