CVE-2025-7507 Details
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.
A vulnerability allowing malicious redirects has been identified in the elink – Embed Content plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 1.1.0. The issue arises from insufficient input validation, as the plugin does not restrict the URLs that can be provided through the elink shortcode. This flaw enables authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to submit an HTML file that can redirect users to a malicious domain.
No known patch is available. Users are advised to review the vulnerability details and consider uninstalling the affected plugin.
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Assessed Aug 15, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 15, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| elink – Embed Content | All versions |
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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 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |