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3.5

Links Package module lets logged-in users add malicious scripts

CVE-2009-2610 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The Links Related feature in the Links Package for Drupal versions before the latest updates lets a user who is signed in insert their own web code into the title field. This could cause unwanted scripts to run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing data or altering page content. Upgrade the Links Package to the newest version or apply the provided patch to stop this behavior.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
scott_courtney links_package 5.x-1.2
5.x-1.4
5.x-1.5
5.x-1.6
5.x-1.7
5.x-1.8
5.x-1.9
5.x-1.11
5.x-1.12
5.x-1.12-beta1
5.x-1.x-dev
6.x-1.0
14 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:scott_courtney:links_package:5.x-1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Links Related module in the Links Package 5.x before 5.x-1.13 and 6.x before 6.x-1.2, a module for Drupal, allows remote authenticated users to injec...
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Links Related module in the Links Package 5.x before 5.x-1.13 and 6.x before 6.x-1.2, a module for Drupal, allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title field.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
3.5 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published27 Jul 2009
Updated1 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-2610 · NVD
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