Simple Link Directory CVE-2025-67465
MEDIUMSeverity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges but requires user interaction (UI:R), low integrity impact only.
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in QuantumCloud Simple Link Directory simple-link-directory allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects Simple Link Directory: from n/a through <= 8.8.3.
AnalysisAI
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Simple Link Directory WordPress plugin allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of an authenticated administrator, such as modifying or deleting link directory entries. Affects versions up to and including 8.8.3. No active exploitation or public exploit has been reported, and the EPSS score is low (0.03%).
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability is a classic CSRF (CWE-352) within the Simple Link Directory plugin for WordPress, which provides a front-end link directory management system. The plugin likely lacks proper nonce tokens or CSRF protection on administrative actions that modify links or settings, allowing an attacker to forge requests if an authenticated admin is tricked into clicking a malicious link.
Affected ProductsAI
WordPress Simple Link Directory plugin by QuantumCloud, versions from n/a through 8.8.3. Advisory at Patchstack: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/simple-link-directory/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-link-directory-plugin-8-8-3-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerability
RemediationAI
Upgrade to version 8.8.4 or later, which includes a fix for the CSRF vulnerability. No workaround is documented; as a general CSRF mitigation, ensure nonce tokens are validated on all sensitive actions. The vendor advisory provides the update details.
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