What the vulnerability does
01Description
The myLinksDump plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'link_title' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
myLinksDump versions 1.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated administrator to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a crafted link—and can affect other users' browsers and site functionality. Update to a version newer than 1.6 to remediate.
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 holder can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions and site behavior.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Administrator account access and victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 27, 2026
CVE published
May 27, 2026
Record updated
