Vulnerability Description
The events-calendar WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Snumb130 | Events Calendar | <= 1.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/707d4b5b-8efe-4010-ba7d-80538545a2d5/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/707d4b5b-8efe-4010-ba7d-80538545a2d5/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8701?
CVE-2024-8701 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). The events-calendar WordPress plugin through 1.0.4 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack...
How severe is CVE-2024-8701?
CVE-2024-8701 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8701?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Snumb130 Events Calendar.