CVE-2021-25040: Booking Calendar < 8.9.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Jan 3, 2022
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Updated

The Booking Calendar WordPress plugin before 8.9.2 does not sanitise and escape the bookingtype parameter before outputting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Affected Software

1 affected component
Booking Calendar Project Booking Calendar Wordpress<8.9.2

Event History

Jan 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25040?

CVE-2021-25040 has a medium severity level due to the potential for reflected cross-site scripting exploits.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-25040?

To fix CVE-2021-25040, update the Booking Calendar plugin to version 8.9.2 or later.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2021-25040?

CVE-2021-25040 allows for reflected cross-site scripting attacks that could lead to user data theft or session hijacking.

4

What versions of the Booking Calendar plugin are affected by CVE-2021-25040?

CVE-2021-25040 affects all versions of the Booking Calendar plugin prior to 8.9.2.

5

Is CVE-2021-25040 specific to WordPress?

Yes, CVE-2021-25040 is a vulnerability specifically related to the Booking Calendar plugin for WordPress.

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