CVE-2026-18197: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Link Library
CVE-2026-18197 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Link Library that results from improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability affects versions of Link Library prior to 7.9.4. The issue allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.4, indicating a medium severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-79) in Link Library occurs because user input is not properly sanitized before being included in web pages, enabling cross-site scripting attacks. It affects all versions before 7.9.4. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, but with low impact on confidentiality and integrity, and high scope and availability impact. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. However, the impact on confidentiality and integrity is low, while availability and scope impacts are high according to the CVSS vector. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is indicated, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider applying input validation or output encoding controls if feasible to mitigate XSS risks.
CVE-2026-18197: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Link Library
Description
CVE-2026-18197 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Link Library that results from improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability affects versions of Link Library prior to 7.9.4. The issue allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.4, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Link Library
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-79) in Link Library occurs because user input is not properly sanitized before being included in web pages, enabling cross-site scripting attacks. It affects all versions before 7.9.4. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, but with low impact on confidentiality and integrity, and high scope and availability impact. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other client-side impacts. However, the impact on confidentiality and integrity is low, while availability and scope impacts are high according to the CVSS vector. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is indicated, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider applying input validation or output encoding controls if feasible to mitigate XSS risks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- tenable
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-29T06:39:52.677Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a69adc79c2644c7f825aa72
Added to database: 07/29/2026, 07:37:43 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 15:16:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:29 UTC
Views: 63
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