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CVE-2026-18197: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Link Library

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-18197cvecve-2026-18197cwe-79
Published: 07/29/2026 (07/29/2026, 06:53:36 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Product: Link Library

Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Link Library allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue affects Link Library: before 7.9.4.

CVSS v4.0

Score 6.4medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Active
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Affected software

Affected versions
<7.9.4

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/29/2026, 10:41:11 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Link Library is due to improper input neutralization during web page generation, classified as CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting). It affects versions prior to 7.9.4. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack is network exploitable with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and requires user interaction. The vulnerability has low impact on confidentiality and integrity, but high impact on availability, scope, and security requirements. No official remediation level or patch information is provided in the available data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to user session hijacking or other client-side impacts. The CVSS score reflects a medium severity with limited confidentiality and integrity impact but higher impact on availability and security controls. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor the vendor's announcements for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. Until a fix is available, cautious handling of user input and web content rendering is advised.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
tenable
Date Reserved
2026-07-29T06:39:52.677Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a69adc79c2644c7f825aa72

Added to database: 07/29/2026, 07:37:43 UTC

Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 10:41:11 UTC

Last updated: 07/30/2026, 00:47:16 UTC

Views: 13

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