CVE-2024-0976: WP Event Manager <= 3.1.41 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via plugin
The WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.41 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-0976?
CVE-2024-0976 has been categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0976?
To fix CVE-2024-0976, update the WP Event Manager plugin to version 3.1.42 or later.
What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2024-0976?
CVE-2024-0976 allows attackers to perform reflected cross-site scripting attacks, potentially compromising user data.
Which versions of the WP Event Manager plugin are affected by CVE-2024-0976?
CVE-2024-0976 affects all versions of the WP Event Manager plugin up to and including version 3.1.41.
Is input sanitization effective against CVE-2024-0976?
Insufficient input sanitization in versions prior to 3.1.42 makes the plugin vulnerable to attacks as highlighted in CVE-2024-0976.