CVE-2021-25093: The Link Library WordPress plugin before 7.2.8 does not have authorisation in place when deleting links, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary links via a crafted request

high Affects link-library (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2022-02-01; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The Link Library WordPress plugin before 7.2.8 does not have authorisation in place when deleting links, allowing unauthenticated users to delete arbitrary links via a crafted request

Package: link-library (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <7.2.8
Fixed in: 7.2.8
Severity: high CVSS 7.5
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (68.0th percentile)
Published: 2022-02-01
Source: nvd

References

CWE-862

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