PT-2023-31341 · Unknown · Smart External Link Click Monitor [Link Log]

Mika · Published 2023-12-14 · Updated 2023-12-18 · CVE-2023-49771

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.1

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Smart External Link Click Monitor [Link Log] versions n/a through 5.0.2

Description The issue is related to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, also known as Cross-site Scripting, which allows Reflected XSS. This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the website, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Recommendations For versions n/a through 5.0.2, update to a version later than 5.0.2 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting user input to prevent malicious scripts from being injected into the website. Avoid using the vulnerable component until a patch is available.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-49771

Affected Products

Smart External Link Click Monitor [Link Log]

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49771 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-49771 · Vendor Advisory
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/link-log/wordpress-smart-external-link-click-monitor-link-log-plugin-5-0-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/63999 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1735326967153479935 · Twitter Post