The The Simple Link Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 8.4.5. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
CVE-2024-12417 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.5 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Simple Link Directory. It affects Versions up to 8.4.5 and is fixed in 8.4.6.
CVE-2024-12417 is tracked for the Plugin Simple Link Directory as medium severity with CVSS 6.5. The affected range is Versions up to 8.4.5. Update Simple Link Directory to 8.4.6 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
simple-link-directory
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2024-12417 |
| Patched Versions |
8.4.6
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 8.4.5
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These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.
Simple Link Directory <= 7.7.1 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
Simple Link Directory < 7.3.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Simple Link Directory <= 8.8.3 - Missing Authorization
Simple Link Directory <= 8.8.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery
Simple Link Directory <= 5.6.0 - PHP Object Injection
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