: Unauthenticated Attackers Can Inject Arbitrary Web Scripts in Broken Link Checker Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2024-8981

What is CVE-2024-8981?

The Broken Link Checker plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to inadequate escaping of URLs in the add_query_arg function. This vulnerability exists in all versions prior to and including 2.4.0. Attackers can exploit this flaw to inject arbitrary web scripts into web pages that may be executed if they successfully manipulate a user into clicking on a malicious link. Such exploitation can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of the user and potential compromise of site integrity.

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