PatchTheCVECVE-2026-18197: Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in Link Lib
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Routine
MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE
CVE-2026-18197 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting link library. 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 Link Library allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue affects Link Library: before 7.9.4.
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 | 0.3% (top 81%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-07-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Tenable Network Security, Inc. · Vendor: ylefebvre
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
ylefebvre link library UPGRADE
Affected: < 7.9.4
Fixed in: 7.9.4
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy link-library || rpm -q link-library || link-library --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.9.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade link-library
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade link-library
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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