CVE-2025-48247: WordPress Shortlinks by Pretty Links plugin <= 3.6.15 - Broken Access Control Vulnerability

Published May 19, 2025
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Blair Williams Shortlinks by Pretty Links allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Shortlinks by Pretty Links: from n/a through 3.6.15.

Other sources

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Blair Williams Shortlinks by Pretty Links pretty-link allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Shortlinks by Pretty Links: from n/a through <= 3.6.15.

MITRE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pretty Links Shortlinks by Pretty Links<=3.6.15

Remediation

Information

Update the WordPress Shortlinks by Pretty Links plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.6.16).

Event History

May 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48247?

CVE-2025-48247 has a high severity level due to the potential for unauthorized access and manipulation of resources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48247?

To fix CVE-2025-48247, update Shortlinks by Pretty Links to version 3.6.16 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-48247?

CVE-2025-48247 affects all versions of Shortlinks by Pretty Links from n/a up to and including 3.6.15.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-48247?

CVE-2025-48247 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability related to incorrectly configured access control security levels.

5

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-48247?

To mitigate risks from CVE-2025-48247, ensure proper access control configurations and limit user permissions as necessary.

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