CVE-2026-25408
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Missing Authorization in Broken Link Notifier Plugin Allows Unauthorized Access

Publication date: 2026-02-19

Last updated on: 2026-02-19

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in PluginRx Broken Link Notifier broken-link-notifier allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Broken Link Notifier: from n/a through <= 1.3.5.
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Published
2026-02-19
Last Modified
2026-02-19
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-25408
EUVD
EUVD-2026-8201
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Vendor Product Version / Range
pluginrx broken_link_notifier to 1.3.5 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

[{'type': 'paragraph', 'content': "This vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to execute actions within the Broken Link Notifier plugin that are normally reserved for privileged users. While the severity is rated as low (CVSS score 5.3), it could lead to unauthorized changes or disruptions in the plugin's functionality."}, {'type': 'paragraph', 'content': 'However, the vulnerability is considered unlikely to be exploited and no official patch is currently available.'}] [1]

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Detection Guidance

There is no specific information provided about detection methods or commands to identify this vulnerability on your network or system.

Mitigation Strategies

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.

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