CVE-2026-4979 Details
Description
The UsersWP – Front-end login form, User Registration, User Profile & Members Directory plugin for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to blind Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.58. This is due to insufficient URL origin validation in the process_image_crop() method when processing avatar/banner image crop operations. The function accepts a user-controlled URL via the uwp_crop POST parameter and only validates it using esc_url() for sanitization and wp_check_filetype() for extension verification, without enforcing that the URL references a local uploads file. The URL is then passed to uwp_resizeThumbnailImage() which uses it in PHP image processing functions (getimagesize(), imagecreatefrom*()) that support URL wrappers and perform outbound HTTP requests. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access and above to coerce the WordPress server into making arbitrary HTTP requests to attacker-controlled or internal network destinations, enabling internal network scanning and potential access to sensitive services.
A blind server-side request forgery vulnerability has been identified in the UsersWP WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 1.2.58. The issue arises from inadequate validation of URL origins in the 'process_image_crop' method, which handles cropping operations for avatars and banners. The method accepts user-controlled URLs through the 'uwp_crop' POST parameter, but only applies basic sanitization and file type checks. Crucially, it does not ensure that the URL points to a local uploads file. This oversight allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to manipulate the WordPress server into making arbitrary HTTP requests to external or internal network destinations, potentially scanning internal networks or accessing sensitive services.
Users are advised to update the UsersWP plugin to version 1.2.59 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Apr 11, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-918 | Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| AyeCode UsersWP | <= 1.2.58 (semver) |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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