Vulnerability Description
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Event Calendar Link Widget through the html_tag attribute in all versions up to, and including, 6.9.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Theeventscalendar | The Events Calendar | < 6.9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/the-events-calendar/tags/6.8.1/src/EvProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3227009/the-events-calendar/tags/6.Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d67de4f2-b680-49f8-be9Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12118?
CVE-2024-12118 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Event Calendar Link Widget through the html_tag attribute in all versions up to, and including, 6.9.0 ...
How severe is CVE-2024-12118?
CVE-2024-12118 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12118?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Theeventscalendar The Events Calendar.