Server-Side Request Forgery in SourceCodester RSS Feed Parser

Publication date: 2026-03-30

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

Description

A flaw has been found in SourceCodester RSS Feed Parser 1.0. Affected by this issue is the function file_get_contents. This manipulation causes server-side request forgery. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

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Published

2026-03-30

Last Modified

2026-04-29

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2026-03-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2026-5126

EUVD

EUVD-2026-17166

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
sourcecodester	rss_feed_parser	1.0

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Exploitability

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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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Impact Analysis

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.

Executive Summary

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.

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