Wordpress Alert: Server-side request forgery in URL preview tools

A preview tool fetches an attacker-supplied URL from the server. The server may reach internal services or metadata endpoints.

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Wordpress Alert: Server-side request forgery in URL preview tools

What it looks like

A preview tool fetches an attacker-supplied URL from the server.

Why it matters

The server may reach internal services or metadata endpoints.

What to check

Restrict destination URLs and review redirects.

Documentation

This is an exploit pattern to check in installed components, not a claim that every WordPress site has this flaw. Confirm the product and version against its advisories before treating a site as affected. See OWASP server-side request forgery guidance.