PT-2025-5012 · Bitly · Bit.Ly Linker

Soprobro · Published 2025-01-22 · Updated 2025-01-22 · CVE-2025-23674

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 Bit.ly linker versions n/a through 1.1

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 enables potential attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.

Recommendations For versions n/a through 1.1, consider disabling the reflective XSS functionality until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the Bit.ly linker to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the Bit.ly linker for sensitive operations until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-23674

Affected Products

Bit.Ly Linker

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23674 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1882137452598694106 · Twitter Post
• https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/bitly-linker/vulnerability/wordpress-bit-ly-linker-plugin-1-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/bitly-linker/vulnerability/wordpress-bit-ly-linker-plugin-1-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note