Simple Link Directory < 14.8.1 - Authentication Bypass

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
CVE CVE-2025-49901
CVSS Critical (9.8)
Publicly Published July 11, 2025
Last Updated November 4, 2025
Researcher João Pedro S Alcântara (Kinorth)
Description

The Simple Link Directory Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to 14.8.1 (exclusive). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and access other user's accounts, including administrators.

References

1 affected software package

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug qc-simple-link-directory (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Affected Version
  • <= 14.8.1
Patched Version
  • 14.8.1
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