CVE-2025-0804: ClickWhale – Link Manager, Link Shortener and Click Tracker for Affiliate Links & Link Pages <= 2.4.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The ClickWhale – Link Manager, Link Shortener and Click Tracker for Affiliate Links & Link Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via link titles in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.1 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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What is the severity of CVE-2025-0804?
CVE-2025-0804 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data and session integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0804?
To fix CVE-2025-0804, upgrade the ClickWhale plugin to version 2.4.2 or higher to benefit from patched input sanitization and output escaping.
Which versions of ClickWhale are affected by CVE-2025-0804?
All versions of the ClickWhale Link Manager, Link Shortener and Click Tracker plugin up to and including 2.4.1 are affected by CVE-2025-0804.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-0804?
CVE-2025-0804 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to insufficient input validation.
Can I continue using ClickWhale if I don’t update for CVE-2025-0804?
Continuing to use ClickWhale without updating to a secure version exposes your site to potential XSS attacks and security risks.