Visual Link Preview: Server-side request forgery
Visual Link Preview is affected by server-side request forgery. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. The vulnerable server can be induced to make attacker-selected network requests. The published affected range is <= 2.3.0.
- Component
- Visual Link Preview
- Plugin slug
visual-link-preview- Affected
- <= 2.3.0
- Safe version
> 2.3.0- Published
- Apr 08, 2026
This CVE was published Apr 08, 2026 and is one of 6 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Visual Link Preview to a release after 2.3.0, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
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
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Brecht Visual Link Preview visual-link-preview allows Server Side Request Forgery.This issue affects Visual Link Preview: from n/a through <= 2.3.0.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L