Description
WordPress Plugin jRSS Widget is prone to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. An attacker may leverage this issue to make the vulnerable server perform port scanning of hosts in internal or external networks; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin jRSS Widget version 1.2 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Edit the source code to ensure that input is properly validated or disable the plugin until a fix is available
References
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