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Broken Link Checker <= 2.4.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

CVE-2024-8981 · broken-link-checker

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Vulnerability: Broken Link Checker <= 2.4.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Affected software: broken-link-checker(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 2.4.0
Authentication: Not specified in feed title — see source advisory
Vulnerability type: Cross-site scripting
CVE: CVE-2024-8981
Published: 30 September 2024
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: May allow attackers to run scripts in visitors' browsers or hijack admin sessions.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 429fe34a-5fa9-4032-9b21-4de114dbc9d1). Methodology and redistribution notes

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