Broken Link Checker editors can issue server-side requests
Broken Link Checker through 2.4.14 allows an Editor to make the WordPress server issue an attacker-influenced outbound request. Reachable internal or external services may be contacted with the server's network position.
- Component
- Broken Link Checker
- Plugin slug
broken-link-checker- Affected
- n/a through 2.4.14
- Safe version
2.4.14.1- Published
- Sep 02, 2026
This CVE was published Sep 02, 2026 and is one of 15 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update to 2.4.14.1 or later, restrict untrusted Editor accounts until updated, review outbound requests, and rotate secrets exposed by reachable internal services.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Editor Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Broken Link Checker <= 2.4.14 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N