CVE-2025-4047 Details
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.
A vulnerability exists in the Broken Link Checker plugin for WordPress, allowing unauthorized data access. This issue arises from a lack of capability checks in the 'ajax_full_status' and 'ajax_dashboard_status' functions, affecting all versions up to and including 2.4.4. As a result, authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher can view the plugin's status on the dashboard.
Users can update to Broken Link Checker version 2.4.5 or a newer patched version to address this vulnerability.
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Assessed Jun 3, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 3, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Broken Link Checker | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 3, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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