CVE-2023-49770: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Peter Ra

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49770?

smart external link click monitor \[link log\]: upgrade to newer than 5.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49770 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49770 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-2023-49770 affect?

CVE-2023-49770 affects smart external link click monitor \[link log\]. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Peter Raschendorfer Smart External Link Click Monitor [Link Log] allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Smart External Link Click Monitor [L

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-49770?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2023-49770 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting smart external link click monitor \[link log\]. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Peter Raschendorfer Smart External Link Click Monitor [Link Log] allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Smart External Link Click Monitor [Link Log]: from n/a through 5.0.2.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: petersplugins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-14 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

petersplugins smart external link click monitor \[link log\] UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 5.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smart-external-link-click-monitor-link-log || rpm -q smart-external-link-click-monitor-link-log || smart-external-link-click-monitor-link-log --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smart-external-link-click-monitor-link-log

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smart-external-link-click-monitor-link-log

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-2023-49770?

smart external link click monitor \[link log\]: upgrade to newer than 5.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49770 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49770 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-2023-49770 affect?

CVE-2023-49770 affects smart external link click monitor \[link log\]. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Peter Raschendorfer Smart External Link Click Monitor [Link Log] allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Smart External Link Click Monitor [L

How urgent is CVE-2023-49770?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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