LiteSpeed Cache permits unauthenticated server-side request forgery
LiteSpeed Cache through 7.9 allows an unauthenticated requester to influence a server-side request. The request can reach network resources available to the WordPress host and can expose or alter data returned through the affected flow.
- Component
- LiteSpeed Cache
- Plugin slug
litespeed-cache- Affected
- n/a through 7.9
- Safe version
7.9.1- Published
- Sep 03, 2026
This CVE was published Sep 03, 2026 and is one of 23 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update to 7.9.1 or later and review outbound-request logs and access to internal services from the WordPress host.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Unauthenticated Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in LiteSpeed Cache <= 7.9 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N