Vulnerability Description
The WP Crontrol plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to blind Server-Side Request Forgery in versions 1.17.0 to 1.19.1 via the 'wp_remote_request' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-crontrol/trunk/src/bootstrap.php#L
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3347075/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ab40146d-9b49-4214-af7
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8678?
CVE-2025-8678 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The WP Crontrol plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to blind Server-Side Request Forgery in versions 1.17.0 to 1.19.1 via the 'wp_remote_request' function. This makes it possible for authenticated atta...
How severe is CVE-2025-8678?
CVE-2025-8678 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8678?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.