CVE-2025-4047
WordPress Broken Link Checker Unauthorized Data Access Vulnerability
Description
The Broken Link Checker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data access due to a missing capability check on the ajax_full_status and ajax_dashboard_status functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view the plugin's status.
INFO
Published Date :
June 3, 2025, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 4, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Broken Link Checker plugin to the latest version.
- Verify that the capability check is correctly implemented.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Broken Link Checker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data access due to a missing capability check on the ajax_full_status and ajax_dashboard_status functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to view the plugin's status. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/broken-link-checker/tags/2.4.2/legacy/core/core.php#L3272 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3294992/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/33ac910c-9531-45ea-84cf-1d379233f7d3?source=cve