CVE-2025-48294 in FG Drupal to WordPress Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/16/2025
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Kerfred FG Drupal to WordPress allows Server Side Request Forgery. This issue affects FG Drupal to WordPress: from n/a through 3.90.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/16/2025
The CVE-2025-48294 vulnerability represents a critical server-side request forgery flaw within the Kerfred FG Drupal to WordPress migration tool, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 3.90.0. This vulnerability classifies under CWE-918 as a server-side request forgery attack, where an attacker can manipulate the application's server to make unintended requests to internal or external systems. The flaw occurs during the migration process from Drupal to WordPress, where the tool fails to properly validate or sanitize user-supplied input that is subsequently used to construct HTTP requests. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that allow malicious actors to inject arbitrary URLs or IP addresses into the migration workflow, potentially enabling unauthorized access to internal network resources that would normally be protected by firewalls or access controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exfiltration, as it can enable attackers to perform reconnaissance on internal systems, access sensitive configuration files, or even escalate privileges within the network infrastructure. Attackers could leverage this flaw to bypass network segmentation controls and gain access to backend services, databases, or other internal resources that are typically not directly exposed to external networks. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in environments where the migration tool is deployed on servers with elevated privileges or where internal network boundaries are not properly enforced. This issue aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.002 for server-side request forgery and can be used as a stepping stone for further lateral movement within compromised networks.
Security practitioners should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and sanitization of all user-supplied data within the migration tool, particularly for URL parameters and network addresses. The recommended approach involves implementing strict allowlists for acceptable domains and IP addresses, utilizing network segmentation to isolate the migration tool, and implementing proper access controls to limit who can execute migration functions. Organizations should also consider deploying web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious requests, while conducting thorough network scans to identify any potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlights the importance of validating all external inputs and implementing proper network access controls as outlined in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001 standards, particularly in migration scenarios where legacy systems interact with modern platforms. Regular security updates and patch management procedures should be enforced to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in future releases of the migration tool.