CVE-2026-109685
Received Received - Intake

Cross-Site Scripting in Link Whisper Free WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Link Whisper INC Link Whisper Free link-whisper allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Link Whisper Free: from n/a through 0.9.7.

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Published
2026-10-15
Last Modified
2026-10-15
Generated
2026-10-15
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2026-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-109685
EUVD
EUVD-2026-102052

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Link Whisper INC Link Whisper Free 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Link Whisper Free plugin. It occurs when user input is not properly neutralized during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be executed in a victim's browser.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could trick users into clicking a malicious link, leading to execution of arbitrary scripts in their browser. This may result in session hijacking, defacement, or theft of sensitive data like cookies or credentials.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's security requirements for protected health information. Organizations may face fines or legal consequences for failing to address such risks.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Link Whisper Free to the latest version, specifically beyond 0.9.7, to address the reflected XSS vulnerability. If an update is not available, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is released.

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