CVE-2026-10526
Received Received - Intake

Blind SSRF in EmbedPress WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-04

Last updated on: 2026-08-04

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The EmbedPress WordPress plugin before 4.6.1 does not validate user-supplied URLs before making server-side requests through unauthenticated endpoints, allowing unauthenticated attackers to induce the site to send HTTP requests to internal hosts and services that WordPress core URL validation does not cover (a blind Server-Side Request Forgery).

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Published
2026-08-04
Last Modified
2026-08-04
Generated
2026-08-24
AI Q&A
2026-08-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-23
NVD
CVE-2026-10526
EUVD
EUVD-2026-52581

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Vendor Product Version / Range
embedpress embedpress to 4.6.1 (exc)

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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a blind Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in the EmbedPress WordPress plugin before version 4.6.1. It allows unauthenticated attackers to trick the site into making HTTP requests to internal hosts or services that WordPress core URL validation does not cover.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, monitor for unusual outbound HTTP requests from your WordPress server, especially to internal or unexpected hosts. Check server logs for requests to unauthenticated endpoints like /wp-json/embedpress/v1/preview or similar paths associated with the EmbedPress plugin. Use network monitoring tools to inspect traffic originating from the WordPress server.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access internal systems, exfiltrate data, or perform unauthorized actions on your behalf. It may also lead to further attacks if internal services are compromised.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Compliance may be compromised if sensitive data is exposed.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the EmbedPress plugin to version 4.6.1 or later. If an update is unavailable, consider disabling or uninstalling the plugin until a patch is released. Restrict outbound server traffic using a firewall to block unauthorized requests to internal hosts. Review server logs for signs of exploitation and investigate any suspicious activity.

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