CVE-2020-35037: Events Manager < 5.9.8 - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Published Dec 1, 2021
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Updated

The Events Manager WordPress plugin before 5.9.8 does not sanitise and escape some search parameter before outputing them in pages, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues

Affected Software

2 affected components
Pixelite Events Manager Wordpress<5.9.8
Wp-events-plugin Events Manager Wordpress<5.9.8

Event History

Dec 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-35037?

CVE-2020-35037 is a vulnerability in the Events Manager WordPress plugin that allows for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35037?

The severity of CVE-2020-35037 is medium, with a severity value of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2020-35037 affect the Events Manager WordPress plugin?

CVE-2020-35037 affects the Events Manager WordPress plugin by not properly sanitizing and escaping search parameters, which can lead to XSS issues.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-35037?

To fix CVE-2020-35037, you should update the Events Manager plugin to version 5.9.8 or above, as it includes the necessary sanitization and escaping enhancements.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-35037?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-35037 on the official WordPress plugin page for Events Manager and the WPScan vulnerability report.

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