Server-Side Request Forgery in Real Cookie Banner Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-12136
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 24 October 2025
What is CVE-2025-12136?
The Real Cookie Banner plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with administrator access to exploit insufficient URL validation in its '/scanner/scan-without-login' REST API endpoint. This flaw enables attackers to send web requests to unspecified external locations through the application, potentially querying or modifying sensitive information within internal services by manipulating the 'url' parameter. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to websites using the plugin, as it can facilitate unauthorized access to backend resources.

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Affected Version(s)
Real Cookie Banner: GDPR & ePrivacy Cookie Consent * <= 5.2.4
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved