CVE-2025-4047

Broken Link Checker <= 2.4.4 - Missing Autorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Status Dashboard View

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.

References

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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/33ac910c-9531-45ea-84cf-1d379233f7d3?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/broken-link-checker/tags/2.4.2/legacy/core/core.php#L3272
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3294992/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4047?: CVE-2025-4047 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-4047?: To fix CVE-2025-4047, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-4047 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-4047 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-4047?: CVE-2025-4047 affects wpmudev Broken Link Checker.

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Description

Category

CWE-862 – Missing Authorization

References

Frequently Asked Questions