What is the severity of CVE-2024-38711?

CVE-2024-38711 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38711?

To mitigate CVE-2024-38711, update the Yannick Lefebvre Link Library to version 7.7.2 or later.

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-38711 facilitate?

CVE-2024-38711 can facilitate reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts.

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-38711?

CVE-2024-38711 affects the Yannick Lefebvre Link Library from n/a through version 7.7.1.

Is CVE-2024-38711 related to WordPress?

Yes, CVE-2024-38711 also affects the WordPress Link Library plugin, specifically versions up to 7.7.1.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-38711

high

7.1

CWE

20/7/2024

3/2/2025

CVE-2024-38711: WordPress Link Library plugin <= 7.7.1 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Sat Jul 20 2024(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Yannick Lefebvre Link Library allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Link Library: from n/a through 7.7.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Yannick Lefebvre Link Library	>=n/a<7.7.1
Ylefebvre Link Library	<=7.7.1
Ylefebvre Link Library	<7.7.2

Remedy

Update to 7.7.2 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/link-library/wordpress-link-library-plugin-7-7-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38711?
CVE-2024-38711 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38711?
To mitigate CVE-2024-38711, update the Yannick Lefebvre Link Library to version 7.7.2 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-38711 facilitate?
CVE-2024-38711 can facilitate reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-38711?
CVE-2024-38711 affects the Yannick Lefebvre Link Library from n/a through version 7.7.1.
Is CVE-2024-38711 related to WordPress?
Yes, CVE-2024-38711 also affects the WordPress Link Library plugin, specifically versions up to 7.7.1.

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