WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

Link Library < 7.9.5 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion via link_url Parameter

Description

The Link Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the ll_delete_link_fields function in all versions up to, and including, 7.9.4 This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). Exploitation requires the administrator to have enabled the 'Delete local file on link deletion' plugin option (disabled by default) and to subsequently permanently delete the attacker-submitted link, which is a routine moderation action.

Affects Plugins

Fixed in 7.9.5

References

Classification

Type
LFI
OWASP top 10
CWE

Miscellaneous

Original Researcher
nudien
Verified
No

Timeline

Publicly Published
2026-08-14 (about 1 month ago)
Added
2026-08-14 (about 1 month ago)
Last Updated
2026-09-15 (about 4 days ago)

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