CVE-2025-6838 — MEDIUM (4.1)

Vulnerability Description

The Broken Link Notifier plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 via broken links that are later exported. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration.

CVSS Score

4.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1236

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-6838?

CVE-2025-6838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.1 (MEDIUM). The Broken Link Notifier plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 via broken links that are later exported. This makes it possible for authentica...

How severe is CVE-2025-6838?

CVE-2025-6838 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-6838?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.