Server Side Request Forgery Vulnerability in Broken Link Checker Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-84772

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Broken Link Checker
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-84772?

A Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in the Broken Link Checker plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to and including 2.4.14. This vulnerability allows an attacker to send unauthorized requests from the server, potentially exposing sensitive data or enabling further exploits. It is crucial for users of this plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this issue.

Affected Version(s)

Broken Link Checker <= 2.4.14

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/broken-l...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ananda Dhakal (Patchstack) | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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