CVE-2023-4482: The Auto Amazon Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the style paramete

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-4482?

auto amazon links: upgrade to 5.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-4482 being exploited?

CVE-2023-4482 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-2023-4482 affect?

CVE-2023-4482 affects auto amazon links. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Auto Amazon Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the style parameter in versions up to, and including, 5.3.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-4482?

Priority 35/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2023-4482 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting auto amazon links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Auto Amazon Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the style parameter in versions up to, and including, 5.3.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: michaeluno

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-10-20 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

michaeluno auto amazon links UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.3.2

Fixed in: 5.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy auto-amazon-links || rpm -q auto-amazon-links || auto-amazon-links --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade auto-amazon-links

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade auto-amazon-links

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-2023-4482?

auto amazon links: upgrade to 5.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-4482 being exploited?

CVE-2023-4482 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-2023-4482 affect?

CVE-2023-4482 affects auto amazon links. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Auto Amazon Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the style parameter in versions up to, and including, 5.3.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for a

How urgent is CVE-2023-4482?

Priority 35/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

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