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CVE-2014-125105: Broken Link Checker Plugin Settings Page core.php options_page cross site scripting

A vulnerability was found in Broken Link Checker Plugin up to 1.10.1 on WordPress. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function options_page of the file core/core.php of the component Settings Page. The manipulation of the argument exclusion_list/blc_custom_fields leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.10.2 is able to address this issue. The patch is named 90615fe9b0b6f9e6fb254d503c302e53a202e561. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-230659.

LowCVSS 3.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2014-125105 is a low-severity cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Broken Link Checker plugin settings page. An authenticated user could manipulate specific settings inputs so script content is handled unsafely. Sites running affected plugin versions should upgrade, but this is not a broad unauthenticated takeover issue based on the provided sources.

Executive priority

Handle through normal patch management unless the affected plugin is deployed on sensitive or externally administered WordPress sites. Prioritize confirmation and upgrade, but do not treat this as an emergency without additional exploitation evidence.

Technical view

The vulnerability affects Broken Link Checker Plugin versions 1.10.0 and 1.10.1, in core/core.php, function options_page. Manipulation of exclusion_list or blc_custom_fields on the Settings Page can lead to CWE-79 cross-site scripting. CVSS v2 is 3.3 with network access, low complexity, and authentication required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running Broken Link Checker Plugin 1.10.0 or 1.10.1. The CVSS vector indicates authenticated access is required. The provided sources do not identify other affected products, versions, or hosting platforms.

Exploitation context

The sources say the attack can be launched remotely and requires authentication. CISA KEV status is false in the supplied bundle, and no cited source reports active exploitation. The provided evidence does not specify whether the XSS is stored or reflected.

Researcher notes

Key unknowns remain: the public bundle does not clarify stored versus reflected behavior, required WordPress role, or exploit prevalence. Analysis should stay bounded to the named settings parameters, affected versions, and 1.10.2 patch/release evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Broken Link Checker Plugin to version 1.10.2 or later.
  • Verify the patch commit 90615fe9 is present in deployed code.
  • Restrict WordPress settings access to trusted administrative users.
  • Review vendor guidance before applying nonstandard workarounds.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress sites using Broken Link Checker Plugin.
  • Confirm installed plugin versions are not 1.10.0 or 1.10.1.
  • Check whether settings access is limited to trusted authenticated roles.
  • Review logs for unusual plugin settings changes around the Settings Page.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
6

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.3 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:N/I:P/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.3CVSS 2.0LowAV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:N/I:P/A:N6.42.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 2.0 score

3.3Low
CVSS 2.0 vector shape for CVE-2014-125105Access VectorAccess ComplexityAuthenticationConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:N/I:P/A:N

Access Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocal
Access Complexity
LowMediumHigh
Authentication
NoneSingleMultiple
Confidentiality Impact
CompletePartialNone
Integrity Impact
CompletePartialNone
Availability Impact
CompletePartialNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aBroken Link Checker Plugin1.10.0, 1.10.1Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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