CVE-2023-35097 HIGH

CVE-2023-35097: WordPress WP Affiliate Links Plugin <= 0.1.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Internet Marketing Dojo
Product WP Affiliate Links
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 20, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Internet Marketing Dojo WP Affiliate Links plugin <= 0.1.1 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Affiliate Links versions up to 0.1.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they interact with attacker-controlled links.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker crafts a malicious link; a site visitor must click it or visit a page containing the payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 20, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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