CVE-2026-57682 HIGH

CVE-2026-57682: WordPress Simple Link Directory plugin <= 15.0.5 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Quantumcloud
Product Simple Link Directory
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 2, 2026
Last update July 2, 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

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Simple Link Directory <= 15.0.5 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Simple Link Directory versions up to 15.0.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. An attacker can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content.

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

Users' sessions and data at risk; site reputation damage if users are redirected or see defaced content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 2, 2026 CVE published

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08Related CVE

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