Vulnerability Description
Unvalidated input and lack of output encoding in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.5, did not sanitise the mic_comment field (Notes on time) when adding/editing an event, allowing users with privilege as low as author to add events with a Cross-Site Scripting payload in them, which will be triggered in the frontend when viewing the event.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webnus | Modern Events Calendar Lite | < 5.16.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0f9ba284-5d7e-4092-8344-c68316b0146fExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0f9ba284-5d7e-4092-8344-c68316b0146fExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24147?
CVE-2021-24147 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Unvalidated input and lack of output encoding in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.5, did not sanitise the mic_comment field (Notes on time) when adding/editing an...
How severe is CVE-2021-24147?
CVE-2021-24147 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24147?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webnus Modern Events Calendar Lite.