Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Simple Link Directory Pro <= 15.0.8 versions.
Published: 2026-07-23
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF; CWE-352) in versions of the Simple Link Directory Pro plugin up to 15.0.8. Based on the description, it is inferred that an attacker can construct a request that, when executed by a logged‑in administrator or user, causes the plugin to perform actions on behalf of that user without authentication. This could lead to unintended changes to the link directory, such as adding, editing, or deleting entries, and potentially affect the site’s content integrity.

Affected Systems

QuantumCloud’s Simple Link Directory Pro WordPress plugin, versions 15.0.8 and earlier, are affected. The plugin provides a directory interface within WordPress and is utilized by sites that host links or references. Users running these versions are at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.4 classifies the weakness as moderate. The EPSS score is below 1%, indicating a very low but nonzero probability of exploitation, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. Based on the description, it is inferred that attackers can exploit the lack of proper CSRF protection by sending a crafted HTTP request that the plugin accepts and forwarding it through a user's session. Though the likelihood of exploitation is low, the potential for unauthorized actions warrants remedial action.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress Simple Link Directory Pro Plugin to the latest available version (at least 15.0.9).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Simple Link Directory Pro to version 15.0.9 or later.
  • Verify that all plugin-related form submissions include a valid nonce or CSRF token before processing changes.
  • Restrict the plugin’s modification capabilities to trusted user roles only, limiting the scope of potential unauthorized changes.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 22:13 UTC.

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History

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Quantumcloud
Quantumcloud simple Link Directory
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Quantumcloud
Quantumcloud simple Link Directory
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Simple Link Directory Pro <= 15.0.8 versions.
Title WordPress Simple Link Directory Pro plugin <= 15.0.8 - Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-352
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Quantumcloud Simple Link Directory
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-23T15:58:55.127Z

Reserved: 2026-07-13T06:13:55.444Z

Link: CVE-2026-61981

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-23T15:58:52.474Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-07-23T12:18:35.407

Modified: 2026-07-23T16:17:46.697

Link: CVE-2026-61981

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-03T22:15:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-352

    Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)