CVE-2026-41461: SocialEngine versions 7.8.0 and prior contain a blind server-side request forgery vulnerability in the /core/l

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-41461?

socialengine: upgrade to newer than 7.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-41461 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41461 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-2026-41461 affect?

CVE-2026-41461 affects socialengine. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). SocialEngine versions 7.8.0 and prior contain a blind server-side request forgery vulnerability in the /core/link/preview endpoint where user-supplied input passed via the uri request parameter is not sanitized before being used to construc

Routine

HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41461 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting socialengine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SocialEngine versions 7.8.0 and prior contain a blind server-side request forgery vulnerability in the /core/link/preview endpoint where user-supplied input passed via the uri request parameter is not sanitized before being used to construct outbound HTTP requests. Authenticated remote attackers can supply arbitrary URLs including internal network addresses and loopback addresses to cause the server to issue HTTP requests to attacker-controlled d

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2026-04-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: socialengine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-23 15:37 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

socialengine socialengine UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.8.0

Fixed in: newer than 7.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy socialengine || rpm -q socialengine || socialengine --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade socialengine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade socialengine

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-2026-41461?

socialengine: upgrade to newer than 7.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41461 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41461 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-2026-41461 affect?

CVE-2026-41461 affects socialengine. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). SocialEngine versions 7.8.0 and prior contain a blind server-side request forgery vulnerability in the /core/link/preview endpoint where user-supplied input passed via the uri request parameter is not sanitized before being used to construc

How urgent is CVE-2026-41461?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-41460 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE SocialEngine versions 7.8.0 and prior contain a SQL injection vulnerability in the /activity/index/get-membera

References

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