The Simple Link Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in versions up to, and including, 5.6.0 via deserialization of untrusted input from the 'settings' parameters as part of the Option Tree framework. This allows authenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. If a POP chain is present via an additional plugin or theme installed on the target system, it could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.
This vulnerability is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Simple Link Directory. It affects Versions up to 5.6.0 and is fixed in 5.7.0.
the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Simple Link Directory as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 5.6.0. Update Simple Link Directory to 5.7.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
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| Software Slug |
simple-link-directory
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | No linked CVE entry. |
| Patched Versions |
5.7.0
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 5.6.0
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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 <= 8.4.5 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution
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
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