CVE-2024-12118: The Events Calendar <= 6.9.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Thu Jan 23 2025(Updated: )
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Event Calendar Link Widget through the html_tag attribute in all versions up to, and including, 6.9.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| The Events Calendar | <=6.9.0 | |
| The Events Calendar | <6.9.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d67de4f2-b680-49f8-be95-c2464b70f7d0?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/the-events-calendar/tags/6.8.1/src/Events/Integrations/Plugins/Elementor/Widgets/Event_Calendar_Link.php#L90
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3227009/the-events-calendar/tags/6.9.1/src/views/integrations/elementor/widgets/event-calendar-link.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-12118?
CVE-2024-12118 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12118?
To fix CVE-2024-12118, update the The Events Calendar plugin to version 6.9.1 or later which addresses the input sanitization issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12118?
CVE-2024-12118 affects all versions of The Events Calendar plugin up to and including version 6.9.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12118?
CVE-2024-12118 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Is user data at risk with CVE-2024-12118?
Yes, due to the stored XSS vulnerability in CVE-2024-12118, user data can be compromised if exploited.
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