CVE-2026-39630
Server-Side Request Forgery in Getty Images
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-14
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| getty_images | getty-images | to 4.1.0 (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?
CVE-2026-39630 is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability found in the WordPress Getty Images Plugin versions up to and including 4.1.0.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to make the affected website send HTTP requests to arbitrary domains that the attacker controls.
By exploiting this, the attacker may gain access to sensitive information from other services running on the same system.
The vulnerability requires contributor or developer privileges to exploit and currently has no official patch.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this SSRF vulnerability can allow attackers to make the affected website perform HTTP requests to attacker-controlled domains.
This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information from other services running on the same system as the website.
However, the risk is considered moderate with a CVSS score of 6.4 and low priority due to its low impact and unlikely exploitation.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the affected website to make HTTP requests to arbitrary domains controlled by the attacker. Detection would involve monitoring outgoing HTTP requests from the affected system to unusual or unauthorized external domains.
Since the vulnerability requires contributor or developer privileges to exploit, detection could include auditing user roles and monitoring for suspicious activity from users with elevated privileges.
No specific detection commands or tools are provided in the available information.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause the affected website to make HTTP requests to arbitrary domains controlled by the attacker, potentially enabling access to sensitive information from other services running on the same system.
Such unauthorized access to sensitive information could lead to non-compliance with data protection standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive data against unauthorized access.
However, the vulnerability is classified as low priority due to its low impact and unlikely exploitation, and no official patch is currently available.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Getty Images WordPress plugin to a patched version once it becomes available.
Until a patch is released, users are advised to seek assistance from their hosting provider or web developer to reduce the risk.
Additionally, restricting contributor or developer privileges to trusted users and monitoring for suspicious activity can help mitigate exploitation.