Auth bypass in Wpmudev Broken Link Checker

CVE-2025-4047

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.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.002 (14.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-4047?
CVE-2025-4047 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpmudev Broken Link Checker, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2025-06-03.
How severe is CVE-2025-4047?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.