CVE-2024-13404

Summary

CVE-2024-13404 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Link Library plugin for WordPress. Versions up to and including 7.7.2 are impacted by this issue. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'searchll' parameter. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this weakness by injecting arbitrary web scripts, which can be triggered if a user performs a specific action, such as clicking on a malicious link. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it allows attackers to gain control over a user's web session and potentially steal sensitive information or install malware. It is crucial that WordPress users update the Link Library plugin to a version that addresses this issue as soon as possible.

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