Maarten Links WordPress Plugin Links Shortcode Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Maarten Links WordPress plugin, specifically in the Links Shortcode component, versions through 1.8.3. This vulnerability arises from improper input sanitization during web page generation, allowing malicious users to inject and execute scripts that are stored and potentially executed in the context of the user.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user.
Added: Oct 27, 2025, 2:49 AM
Updated: Oct 27, 2025, 2:49 AM
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