CVE-2025-1662: The URL Media Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-1662?

url media uploader: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-1662 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1662 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-1662 affect?

CVE-2025-1662 affects url media uploader. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The URL Media Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 via the 'url_media_uploader_url_upload' action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with au

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-1662?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-1662 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting url media uploader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The URL Media Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 via the 'url_media_uploader_url_upload' action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2025-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: apprhyme

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-28 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apprhyme url media uploader UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy url-media-uploader || rpm -q url-media-uploader || url-media-uploader --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade url-media-uploader

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade url-media-uploader

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-1662?

url media uploader: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-1662 being exploited?

CVE-2025-1662 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-1662 affect?

CVE-2025-1662 affects url media uploader. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The URL Media Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 via the 'url_media_uploader_url_upload' action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with au

How urgent is CVE-2025-1662?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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