CVE-2025-1264: Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO <= 1.2.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection
First published: Sun Apr 06 2025(Updated: )
The Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO – Easily Fix/Monitor Internal and External links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'orderBy' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AIOSEO Broken Link Checker | <=1.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ce2d582e-4f50-4b55-9f3b-3c46d96c0927?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/broken-link-checker-seo/trunk/app/Api/Api.php#L42
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/broken-link-checker-seo/trunk/app/Api/LinkStatusTable.php#L31
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/broken-link-checker-seo/trunk/app/Core/Database.php#L1357
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/broken-link-checker-seo/trunk/app/Core/Database.php#L552
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/broken-link-checker-seo
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3263416%40broken-link-checker-seo&new=3263416%40broken-link-checker-seo&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-1264?
CVE-2025-1264 has a medium severity due to its SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the AIOSEO Broken Link Checker plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1264?
To fix CVE-2025-1264, update the AIOSEO Broken Link Checker plugin to version 1.2.4 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-1264?
All versions of the AIOSEO Broken Link Checker plugin up to and including version 1.2.3 are affected by CVE-2025-1264.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-1264?
CVE-2025-1264 is classified as an SQL Injection vulnerability.
How can CVE-2025-1264 impact my WordPress site?
CVE-2025-1264 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to data exposure or manipulation on your WordPress site.
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