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9.1

CuteNews 2.1.2 lets attackers make hidden web requests

CVE-2026-36469 · published 28 days ago
Summary

CuteNews version 2.1.2 allows someone using the Media Manager’s ‘Upload by URL’ feature to cause the server to fetch any web address it chooses. This can let an attacker reach internal services, steal data, or bypass network defenses. Update to a newer CuteNews release or disable the upload‑by‑URL function until it is fixed.

Original advisory text
CuteNews v.2.1.2 is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in core/modules/media.php -- upload_from_inet (Media Manager's "Upload by URL" functionality).
CuteNews v.2.1.2 is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in core/modules/media.php -- upload_from_inet (Media Manager's "Upload by URL" functionality).
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.1 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-918Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Timeline
Published21 Sep 2026
Updated19 Oct 2026
First seen21 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-36469 · NVD
CVE-2026-36469 · MITRE
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