CVE-2025-10740
CVE-2025-10740 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-35820
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The URL Shortener Plugin For WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access to functionality provided by the API due to a missing capability check on the verifyRequest function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify links.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-10740?
- The URL Shortener Plugin For WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access to functionality provided by the API due to a missing capability check on the verifyRequest function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify links.
- How severe is CVE-2025-10740?
- CVE-2025-10740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-10740 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-10740?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-10740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-10740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35820.
- When was CVE-2025-10740 published?
- CVE-2025-10740 was published on 2025-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/exact-links/trunk/app/Http/Routes/api.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/exact-links/trunk/app/Models/LinkAnalytics.php?rev=3210852
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/29cc5016-005e-48e8-b929-5064798f24da?source=cve
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