CVE-2026-45343: LinkAce - Stored XSS via Unsanitized SSO User's Name Rendered in Admin Audit Log Allows Session Hijacking

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

LinkAce is a self-hosted archive to collect website links. Prior to 2.5.6, LinkAce contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows a low-privilege user to execute arbitrary JavaScript in an administrator's browser session. This affects instances configured with SSO/OAuth authentication, which is one of the supported authentication methods in LinkAce. An attacker who sets their OAuth display name to a malicious script and then creates an API token will plant a persistent XSS payload in the audit log. When any admin navigates to /system/audit, the payload executes in the admin's browser context. This enables session cookie theft, CSRF token exfiltration (exposed in the la-app-data meta tag), or any other action the admin can perform. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.6.

Affected Software

1 affected component
LinkAce LinkAce<2.5.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade LinkAce to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5.6
  2. Compensating control

    For affected instances (prior to 2.5.6), restrict access to the /system/audit page so only trusted administrators can reach it while you apply the fix.

Event History

May 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-45343?

CVE-2026-45343 has a severity rating of 75, indicating a high risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-45343?

To fix CVE-2026-45343, you should upgrade to LinkAce version 2.5.6 or newer.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-45343?

CVE-2026-45343 affects LinkAce instances configured with SSO/OAuth authentication.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-45343?

CVE-2026-45343 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What can attackers achieve using CVE-2026-45343?

Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in an administrator's browser session, leading to potential session hijacking.

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