CVE-2025-48247: blair williams shortlinks by pretty links Missing Authorization
CVSS: 4.3v3.1MediumDeferred
Published 19-05-2025Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-48247 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Missing Authorization vulnerability in blair williams shortlinks by pretty links. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 19-05-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Blair Williams Shortlinks by Pretty Links pretty-link allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Shortlinks by Pretty Links: from n/a through <= 3.6.15.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- wordfenceSource4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
24%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.31% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Blair williams1 product
- shortlinks by pretty links≤ 3.6.15
Wordpress1 product
- pretty-link≤ 3.6.15 (fixed in 3.6.16)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry