Vulnerability · Published Oct 22, 2025 · Assigned by Patchstack
CVE-2025-49901WordPress Simple Link Directory plugin < 14.8.1 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity authentication bypass in Simple Link Directory from quantumcloud. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 54% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 45.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in quantumcloud Simple Link Directory qc-simple-link-directory allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Simple Link Directory: from n/a through < 14.8.1.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| quantumcloud | Simple Link Directory | 0 – through 14.8.1 |
Weakness: CWE-288 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H