CVE-2024-0657: The Internal Link Juicer: SEO Auto Linker for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Sit

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0657?

internal link juicer: upgrade to 2.23.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0657 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0657 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-2024-0657 affect?

CVE-2024-0657 affects internal link juicer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). The Internal Link Juicer: SEO Auto Linker for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings such as 'ilj_settings_field_links_per_page' in all versions up to, and including, 2.23.4 due to in

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0657?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0657 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting internal link juicer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Internal Link Juicer: SEO Auto Linker for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings such as 'ilj_settings_field_links_per_page' in all versions up to, and including, 2.23.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: internallinkjuicer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-09 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

internallinkjuicer internal link juicer UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.23.5

Fixed in: 2.23.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy internal-link-juicer || rpm -q internal-link-juicer || internal-link-juicer --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.23.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade internal-link-juicer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade internal-link-juicer

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-2024-0657?

internal link juicer: upgrade to 2.23.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0657 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0657 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-2024-0657 affect?

CVE-2024-0657 affects internal link juicer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). The Internal Link Juicer: SEO Auto Linker for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings such as 'ilj_settings_field_links_per_page' in all versions up to, and including, 2.23.4 due to in

How urgent is CVE-2024-0657?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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