CVE-2026-24961
Server-Side Request Forgery in Grand Blog
Publication date: 2026-02-03
Last updated on: 2026-02-03
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| themegoods | grand_blog | to 3.1.5 (exc) |
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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-2026-24961 is a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability found in the WordPress Grand Blog Theme versions prior to 3.1.5.
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to make the affected website send HTTP requests to arbitrary domains controlled by the attacker.
Exploiting this flaw could enable the attacker to access sensitive information from other services running on the same system.
No additional privileges are required to exploit this vulnerability.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this SSRF vulnerability can make the affected website send HTTP requests to arbitrary domains, potentially accessing sensitive information from other services running on the same system.
This could lead to unauthorized data exposure and compromise of internal services.
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4, indicating a low severity impact and low priority for exploitation, but it still poses a security risk.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the Grand Blog Theme to version 3.1.5 or later.
This update resolves the Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability and prevents unauthenticated attackers from exploiting the issue.
No additional privileges are required to exploit this vulnerability, so prompt updating is recommended to reduce risk.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The CVE-2026-24961 vulnerability allows an attacker to make the affected website send HTTP requests to arbitrary domains, potentially accessing sensitive information from other services on the same system.
Such unauthorized access to sensitive information could lead to data breaches, which may impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA that require safeguarding personal and sensitive data.
However, the provided information does not explicitly describe the direct impact on compliance with these standards.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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