CVE-2024-13881: The Link My Posts WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it b

Routine

HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-13881 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting linkmyposts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Link My Posts WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: gunnettmd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-20 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gunnettmd linkmyposts DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy linkmyposts || rpm -q linkmyposts || linkmyposts --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison linkmyposts sudo apt install linkmyposts=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold linkmyposts

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list linkmyposts sudo dnf downgrade linkmyposts-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add linkmyposts

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-13881?

linkmyposts: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13881 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13881 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-2024-13881 affect?

CVE-2024-13881 affects linkmyposts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Link My Posts WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

How urgent is CVE-2024-13881?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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