CVE-2025-49901
WordPress Simple Link Directory plugin < 14.8.1 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
Description
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in quantumcloud Simple Link Directory qc-simple-link-directory allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Simple Link Directory: from n/a through < 14.8.1.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 22, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 23, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Simple Link Directory to version 14.8.1 or later.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Review access controls and authentication mechanisms.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2025-49901.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/qc-simple-link-directory/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-link-directory-plugin-14-8-1-broken-authentication-vulnerability |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in quantumcloud Simple Link Directory qc-simple-link-directory allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Simple Link Directory: from n/a through < 14.8.1. Added CWE CWE-288 Added Reference https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/qc-simple-link-directory/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-link-directory-plugin-14-8-1-broken-authentication-vulnerability