CVE-2024-38711 HIGH

CVE-2024-38711: WordPress Link Library plugin <= 7.7.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Yannick Lefebvre
Product Link Library
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 20, 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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Yannick Lefebvre Link Library allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Link Library: from n/a through 7.7.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Link Library versions up to 7.7.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they interact with a crafted link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be tricked into performing unwanted actions on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

The victim must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the attacker's payload. No authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 20, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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