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CVE-2025-2889: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in jackdewey Link Library

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-2889cvecve-2025-2889cwe-79
Published: Fri Apr 04 2025 (04/04/2025, 23:22:04 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: jackdewey
Product: 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.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 21:26:42 UTC

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.

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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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