CVE-2026-18937
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CVE-2026-18937 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. The Broken Link Checker WordPress plugin before 2.4.12 does not limit which query variables it accepts from user input on sites using plain permalinks, allowing unauthenticated users to overwrite arbitrary PHP global variables, and to execute arbitrary code on the server when a classic (non-block) is active.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Broken Link Checker WordPress plugin before 2.4.12 does not limit which query variables it accepts from user input on sites using plain permalinks, allowing unauthenticated users to overwrite arbitrary PHP global variables, and to execute arbitrary code on the server when a classic (non-block) is active.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Broken Link Checker | < 2.4.12 |
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Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Deferred
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