CVE-2025-6838

Broken Link Notifier <= 1.3.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) CSV Injection

Description

The Broken Link Notifier plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 via broken links that are later exported. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration.

Category

4.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: apos37 Broken Link Notifier
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cd96beee-afcb-4439-ad9b-f24e8afeac3c?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3323864%40broken-link-notifier&new=3323864%40broken-link-notifier&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6838?
CVE-2025-6838 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-6838?
To fix CVE-2025-6838, 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-2025-6838 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-6838 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-2025-6838?
CVE-2025-6838 affects apos37 Broken Link Notifier.
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