CVE-2024-12118: The Events Calendar <= 6.9.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Event Calendar Link Widget through the htmltag 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.
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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.