CVE-2026-5126
Server-Side Request Forgery in SourceCodester RSS Feed Parser
Publication date: 2026-03-30
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| sourcecodester | rss_feed_parser | 1.0 |
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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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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to make the server send unauthorized requests to internal or external systems, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling further attacks within the network. This can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a flaw in the SourceCodester RSS Feed Parser 1.0, specifically in the function file_get_contents. It allows an attacker to perform server-side request forgery (SSRF), meaning the attacker can manipulate the server to make unintended requests to other resources. The attack can be carried out remotely and an exploit has already been published.