CVE-2025-62970 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-62970: WordPress Link Whisper Free plugin <= 0.9.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Spencer Haws
Product Link Whisper Free
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published October 27, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Spencer Haws Link Whisper Free link-whisper allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Link Whisper Free: from n/a through <= 0.9.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Link Whisper Free versions up to 0.9.2 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify data on the site. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 0.9.2 to prevent unauthorized modifications.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site data without authentication or permission.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter site content or settings without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 27, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated