PatchTheCVECVE-2019-17207: A reflected XSS vulnerability was found in includes/admin/table-printer.php in the broken-link-checker (aka Br
CVE-2019-17207 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting broken link checker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A reflected XSS vulnerability was found in includes/admin/table-printer.php in the broken-link-checker (aka Broken Link Checker) plugin 1.11.8 for WordPress. This allows unauthorized users to inject client-side JavaScript into an admin-only WordPress page via the wp-admin/tools.php?page=view-broken-links s_filter parameter in a search action.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 24%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2019-10-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-17207?
broken link checker: upgrade to newer than 1.11.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-17207 being exploited?
CVE-2019-17207 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2019-17207 affect?
CVE-2019-17207 affects broken link checker. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A reflected XSS vulnerability was found in includes/admin/table-printer.php in the broken-link-checker (aka Broken Link Checker) plugin 1.11.8 for WordPress. This allows unauthorized users to inject client-side JavaScript into an admin-only
How urgent is CVE-2019-17207?
Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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