What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Thomas Kuhlmann Link To Bible allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Link To Bible: from n/a through 2.5.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Link To Bible versions up to 2.5.9 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect other users on the site. Impact is limited to low-severity data exposure and site defacement.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An admin account could be compromised to inject scripts affecting other users; update the plugin immediately.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 21, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated