CVE-2018-9020: XSS

Published Mar 26, 2018
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Updated

The Events Manager plugin before 5.8.1.2 for WordPress allows XSS via the events-manager.js mapTitle parameter in the Google Maps miniature.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Pixelite Events Manager Wordpress<5.8.1.2
Events Manager Project Events Manager Wordpress<5.8.1.2

Event History

Mar 26, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9020?

CVE-2018-9020 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-9020?

To fix CVE-2018-9020, update the Events Manager plugin to version 5.8.1.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-9020?

CVE-2018-9020 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows injection of malicious scripts.

4

What are the affected versions for CVE-2018-9020?

CVE-2018-9020 affects all versions of the Events Manager plugin for WordPress prior to 5.8.1.2.

5

Is CVE-2018-9020 exploitable by users?

Yes, CVE-2018-9020 can be exploited by authenticated users to inject scripts into the Google Maps section of the plugin.

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