CVE-2024-35687: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Yannick Lefebvre Link Library
CVE-2024-35687 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Yannick Lefebvre Link Library plugin, affecting versions up to 7. 6. 3. This vulnerability allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, potentially enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser. The CVSS score is 7. 1, indicating a high severity risk with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. There is no official patch or remediation guidance currently available from the vendor. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-35687 in Yannick Lefebvre's Link Library plugin is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) issue. It arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, which can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers. This affects all versions up to 7.6.3. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low complexity and does not require privileges, but does require user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or official remediation has been published yet, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other client-side impacts. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects a high severity with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though exploitation requires user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts and educate users to avoid clicking suspicious links. Monitor vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-35687: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Yannick Lefebvre Link Library
Description
CVE-2024-35687 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Yannick Lefebvre Link Library plugin, affecting versions up to 7. 6. 3. This vulnerability allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, potentially enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser. The CVSS score is 7. 1, indicating a high severity risk with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. There is no official patch or remediation guidance currently available from the vendor. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-35687 in Yannick Lefebvre's Link Library plugin is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) issue. It arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, which can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers. This affects all versions up to 7.6.3. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low complexity and does not require privileges, but does require user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or official remediation has been published yet, and no exploits are known in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other client-side impacts. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects a high severity with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though exploitation requires user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts and educate users to avoid clicking suspicious links. Monitor vendor channels for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-17T10:08:45.808Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16577cbff5d86104ae11d
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:11 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:16:45 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:35:28 AM
Views: 1
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