CVE-2024-38711: link library XSS (CVSS 7.1)

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ylefebvre	link_library	< 7.7.2

References

Other References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/link-library/wordpress-link-library-plugin-7-7-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/link-library/wordpress-link-library-plugin-7-7-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38711? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-38711? +

CVE-2024-38711 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38711? +

CVE-2024-38711 affects products from ylefebvre, specifically: link_library. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38711? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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