CVE-2024-38711: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Yannick Lefebvre Link Library
CVE-2024-38711 is a high-severity reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Yannick Lefebvre Link Library affecting versions up to 7. 7. 1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-38711) in Yannick Lefebvre's Link Library is classified as CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input leading to reflected XSS. It affects all versions up to 7.7.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or web application firewall rules to mitigate reflected XSS risks specific to this library. Avoid relying on generic mitigations without vendor confirmation.
CVE-2024-38711: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Yannick Lefebvre Link Library
Description
CVE-2024-38711 is a high-severity reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Yannick Lefebvre Link Library affecting versions up to 7. 7. 1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-38711) in Yannick Lefebvre's Link Library is classified as CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input leading to reflected XSS. It affects all versions up to 7.7.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or web application firewall rules to mitigate reflected XSS risks specific to this library. Avoid relying on generic mitigations without vendor confirmation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-19T11:16:22.731Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f165a9cbff5d86104b1451
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:58:01 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 4:21:55 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:35:01 AM
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