CVE-2026-22358
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| smartdatasoft | electrician | to 5.6 (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-2026-22358 is a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the WordPress theme "Electrician - Electrical Service" versions up to and including 5.6. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to make the affected website send HTTP requests to arbitrary domains controlled by the attacker. This means the attacker can potentially access sensitive information from other services running on the same system as the website. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to make arbitrary HTTP requests from your server, potentially exposing sensitive internal services or data that are not normally accessible externally. Although the CVSS score is 5.4 indicating low severity, exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to internal resources and information disclosure. [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 HTTP requests originating from the affected WordPress server, especially requests to unexpected or attacker-controlled domains. Network traffic analysis tools like tcpdump or Wireshark can be used to capture such traffic. For example, using tcpdump: tcpdump -i eth0 'tcp port 80 or tcp port 443' to monitor HTTP/HTTPS traffic. Additionally, reviewing web server logs for suspicious request patterns targeting the vulnerable theme's endpoints may help. However, no specific detection commands or signatures are provided in the available resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting outbound HTTP requests from the web server to only trusted domains using firewall rules or web application firewalls (WAF). Since no official patch or fixed version is available, limiting the server's ability to make arbitrary HTTP requests reduces exploitation risk. Monitoring and logging outbound requests can also help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, consider disabling or removing the vulnerable WordPress theme if possible until a patch is released. [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 impacts compliance with standards such as GDPR or HIPAA. Therefore, no direct information is available regarding compliance implications.