CVE-2024-24879 HIGH

CVE-2024-24879: WordPress Link Library Plugin <= 7.5.13 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Yannick Lefebvre
Product Link Library
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 8, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

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

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Yannick Lefebvre Link Library allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Link Library: from n/a through 7.5.13.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Link Library versions 7.5.13 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into the application that execute in users' browsers when they visit affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component, potentially affecting other parts of the site or user sessions.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in users' browsers and steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions hijacked or be redirected to malicious sites; site reputation may be damaged.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 8, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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