CVE-2026-2948 — Server-Side Request Forgery

title: CVE-2026-2948 - Gutenverse Plugin SSRF via import_images()
id: scw-2026-05-05-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
  Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-2948 by targeting the import_images() function within the Gutenverse plugin via the WordPress AJAX endpoint. This SSRF vulnerability allows authenticated users to make arbitrary web requests from the server.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-05
references:
  - https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-2948/
tags:
  - attack.initial_access
  - attack.t1190
logsource:
    category: webserver
detection:
  selection:
      cs-uri|contains:
          - '/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php'
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - 'action=gutenverse_ajax'
      cs-uri-query|contains:
          - 'method=import_images'
      condition: selection
falsepositives:
  - Legitimate administrative activity

Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse