CVE-2024-2691: WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce <= 3.1.43 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'events' Shortcode
The WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'events' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.43 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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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What is the severity of CVE-2024-2691?
CVE-2024-2691 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2691?
To fix CVE-2024-2691, update the WP Event Manager plugin to version 3.1.44 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-2691?
CVE-2024-2691 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the events shortcode, which can lead to unauthorized data exposure.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2691?
CVE-2024-2691 affects all versions of the WP Event Manager plugin up to and including 3.1.43.
Is CVE-2024-2691 a plugin-specific vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2024-2691 specifically affects the WP Event Manager plugin for WordPress.