CVE-2021-39311: The link-list-manager WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the category parame

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-39311?

link-list-manager: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-39311 being exploited?

CVE-2021-39311 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-39311 affect?

CVE-2021-39311 affects link-list-manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The link-list-manager WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the category parameter found in the ~/llm.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-39311?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2021-39311 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting link-list-manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The link-list-manager WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the category parameter found in the ~/llm.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2021-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: link-list-manager project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-12-14 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

link-list-manager project link-list-manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy link-list-manager || rpm -q link-list-manager || link-list-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade link-list-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade link-list-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-39311?

link-list-manager: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-39311 being exploited?

CVE-2021-39311 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-2021-39311 affect?

CVE-2021-39311 affects link-list-manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The link-list-manager WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the category parameter found in the ~/llm.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.

How urgent is CVE-2021-39311?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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