CVE-2026-25408
Missing Authorization in Broken Link Notifier Plugin Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-02-19
Last updated on: 2026-02-19
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| pluginrx | broken_link_notifier | to 1.3.5 (inc) |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-25408 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Broken Link Notifier Plugin versions up to and including 1.3.5. It is caused by missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks within certain plugin functions. This flaw potentially allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged users.
The issue falls under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There is no specific information provided about detection methods or commands to identify this vulnerability on your network or system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official patch is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation steps include limiting access to the Broken Link Notifier plugin and monitoring for unauthorized actions.
Consider disabling or removing the plugin if it is not essential, or restrict its usage to trusted users only.
Stay updated with the plugin developer or Patchstack for any future patches or updates addressing this issue.