CVE-2026-32349
Server-Side Request Forgery in Embed PDF Viewer
Publication date: 2026-03-13
Last updated on: 2026-03-16
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| andy_fragen | embed_pdf_viewer | to 2.4.7 (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
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The primary mitigation step is to update the WordPress Embed PDF Viewer plugin to version 2.4.8 or later, where this SSRF vulnerability has been patched.
Additionally, using automated update tools such as those offered by Patchstack can facilitate rapid mitigation by ensuring vulnerable plugins are promptly updated.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-32349 is a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability found in the WordPress Embed PDF Viewer Plugin versions up to and including 2.4.7.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to make the affected website send HTTP requests to arbitrary domains that the attacker controls.
Exploiting this flaw could enable the attacker to access sensitive information from other services running on the same system as the vulnerable plugin.
The issue is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A10: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker to make unauthorized internal HTTP requests from your website to arbitrary domains.
Such unauthorized requests could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information from other services running on the same system as the vulnerable plugin.
The severity of this vulnerability is considered low with a CVSS score of 4.9, but it still poses a risk of information leakage.
To mitigate this risk, it is strongly advised to update the plugin to version 2.4.8 or later, where the vulnerability is patched.
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?
This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the affected website to make HTTP requests to arbitrary domains controlled by the attacker. Detection can involve monitoring outgoing HTTP requests from the server hosting the vulnerable Embed PDF Viewer plugin, especially requests to unusual or unexpected external domains.
Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. However, general detection methods could include inspecting web server logs for suspicious outbound requests or using network monitoring tools to identify unexpected HTTP traffic originating from the server.