CVE-2025-2889: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in jackdewey Link Library
The Link Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Link Additional Parameters in all versions up to, and including, 7.7.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Link Library plugin for WordPress contains a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary scripts via the Link Additional Parameters field. These scripts execute in the context of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 7.7.3. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or vendor advisory has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable parameter. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed in the context of other users viewing the affected pages, such as session theft or defacement. The vulnerability does not impact availability but compromises confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Link Additional Parameters feature to reduce exposure.
CVE-2025-2889: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in jackdewey Link Library
Description
The Link Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Link Additional Parameters in all versions up to, and including, 7.7.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Link Library plugin for WordPress contains a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This allows authenticated users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary scripts via the Link Additional Parameters field. These scripts execute in the context of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 7.7.3. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or vendor advisory has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable parameter. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed in the context of other users viewing the affected pages, such as session theft or defacement. The vulnerability does not impact availability but compromises confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Link Additional Parameters feature to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-27T21:19:53.319Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b26b7ef31ef0b54eb29
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:26:42 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 8:46:40 AM
Views: 15
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