CVE-2025-48297 HIGH

CVE-2025-48297: WordPress Simple Link Directory < 14.8.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Quantumcloud
Product Simple Link Directory
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 20, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in quantumcloud Simple Link Directory qc-simple-link-directory allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Link Directory: from n/a through < 14.8.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simple Link Directory versions 14.8.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they visit affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users on the site. Upgrade to a version newer than 14.8.1.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in users' browsers and steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting affected pages may have their sessions compromised or be redirected to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious input.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 20, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated