Link Whisper Free: Cross-site scripting
Link Whisper Free permits reflected cross-site scripting. The CNA vector specifies an unauthenticated attacker who must induce victim interaction. A crafted input is reflected into unsafe page output, allowing script execution in the site's origin. The export does not identify the endpoint, parameter, output context or victim role. Published affected versions: <= 0.9.7.
- Component
- Link Whisper Free
- Plugin slug
link-whisper- Affected
- <= 0.9.7
- Safe version
0.9.8- Published
- Oct 15, 2026
This CVE was published Oct 15, 2026 and is one of 15 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Link Whisper Free to 0.9.8 or later in the applicable release line. The completed authoritative record identifies this fixed release. Avoid untrusted links or requests to the affected functionality until updated, and escape reflected input for its output context.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical 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.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L