Simple Link Directory < 14.8.1 - Authentication Bypass

2025-07-11 00:00

João Pedro Soares de Alcântara

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 14.8.1

Affected PluginSimple Link Directory Pro

Affected Version< 14.8.1

CVSS9.8Critical

CVECVE-2025-49901

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Vulnerability Overview

The Simple Link Directory Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to 14.8.1 (exclusive). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and access other user's accounts, including administrators.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 14.8.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-49901 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/57e37b16-230c-4cb5-96f7-4d5c20535e06

CVSS Vector

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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