CVE-2025-7507

elink – Embed Content <= 1.1.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Insufficient Input Validation

Description

The elink – Embed Content plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Malicious Redirect in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to the plugin not restricting URLS that can be supplied through the elink shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to supply an HTML file that can be leverged to redirect users to a malicious domain.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: elinkcontent elink – Embed Content
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bda249f7-07a9-47ba-bba4-85abd8f8a207?source=cve
https://wordpress.org/plugins/elink-embed-content/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7507?
CVE-2025-7507 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-7507?
To fix CVE-2025-7507, 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-2025-7507 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-7507 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-2025-7507?
CVE-2025-7507 affects elinkcontent elink – Embed Content.
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