CVE-2026-0745
Server-Side Request Forgery in WordPress User Language Switch Plugin
Publication date: 2026-02-14
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| webilop | user_language_switch | to 1.6.10 (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?
The User Language Switch plugin for WordPress has a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in all versions up to and including 1.6.10. This vulnerability exists because the 'download_language()' function does not properly validate URLs.
As a result, authenticated attackers with Administrator-level access or higher can make the web application send requests to arbitrary locations. This can be exploited to query and modify information from internal services that are otherwise not accessible.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows attackers with administrator privileges to make the web application send requests to arbitrary internal or external locations. This can lead to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive internal information.
Such an attack could compromise internal services, potentially exposing confidential data or allowing attackers to manipulate internal systems.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include removing or disabling the User Language Switch plugin, as it is vulnerable up to version 1.6.10 and has been abandoned and removed from the WordPress repository.
Restrict administrator access to trusted users only, since exploitation requires administrator-level privileges.
Monitor and restrict outgoing web requests from the WordPress server to prevent abuse of the SSRF vulnerability.
Consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious requests related to the vulnerable function.