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CVE-2015-10098: Broken Link Checker Plugin ui_get_action_links cross site scripting

A vulnerability was found in Broken Link Checker Plugin up to 1.10.5 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function print_module_list/show_warnings_section_notice/status_text/ui_get_action_links. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.10.6 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is f30638869e281461b87548e40b517738b4350e47. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-225152.

MediumCVSS 4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This is a cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Broken Link Checker plugin through version 1.10.5. An authenticated remote user may be able to influence plugin UI output and affect integrity in a limited way. The cited fix is version 1.10.6.

Executive priority

Treat as a standard maintenance security fix, not an emergency, unless the plugin is widely deployed on high-value WordPress sites. Prioritize upgrade during the next patch cycle and verify completion.

Technical view

CVE-2015-10098 is a CWE-79 XSS affecting Broken Link Checker functions including print_module_list, show_warnings_section_notice, status_text, and ui_get_action_links. CVSS v2 is 4.0 with network access, low complexity, single authentication, no confidentiality impact, partial integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Broken Link Checker versions 1.10.0 through 1.10.5. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required, so public unauthenticated exposure is not supported by the supplied evidence.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not cite CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. It says the attack may be launched remotely, but CVSS requires authentication. No exploit code, campaign activity, or affected WordPress role detail is provided.

Researcher notes

The available sources identify affected functions and the fixing release but do not provide full sink, source, role, or trigger details. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitation or broader product impact beyond the listed plugin versions.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Broken Link Checker to version 1.10.6 or later.
  • Confirm the deployed code includes patch f30638869e281461b87548e40b517738b4350e47.
  • If immediate upgrade is delayed, review vendor guidance for supported mitigations.
  • Limit access to authenticated WordPress administration functions until remediated.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Broken Link Checker plugin.
  • Confirm installed plugin versions are not 1.10.0 through 1.10.5.
  • Verify version 1.10.6 is deployed where the plugin remains installed.
  • Review change management records for the cited patch or release.
  • Check security monitoring for unusual authenticated WordPress activity.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
6

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Severity
Medium
CVSS
4 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4CVSS 2.0MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N82.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 2.0 score

4Medium
CVSS 2.0 vector shape for CVE-2015-10098Access VectorAccess ComplexityAuthenticationConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Access Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocal
Access Complexity
LowMediumHigh
Authentication
NoneSingleMultiple
Confidentiality Impact
CompletePartialNone
Integrity Impact
CompletePartialNone
Availability Impact
CompletePartialNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aBroken Link Checker Plugin1.10.0, 1.10.1, 1.10.2, 1.10.3, 1.10.4, 1.10.5Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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