Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability in Link Shield Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2025-5926

What is CVE-2025-5926?

The Link Shield plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit CSRF due to inadequate nonce validation in the link_shield_menu_options() function. This flaw can enable attackers to manipulate settings and inject malicious scripts by tricking site administrators into executing unintended actions, such as clicking on deceptive links. Website owners should ensure they are using updated versions and implement stringent security measures to mitigate this risk.

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