CVE-2024-2842: Easy Appointments <= 3.11.18 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Easy Appointments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'eafullcalendar' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.11.18 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-2024-2842?
CVE-2024-2842 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2842?
To fix CVE-2024-2842, update the Easy Appointments plugin to the latest version above 3.11.18.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-2842?
CVE-2024-2842 affects all versions of the Easy Appointments plugin for WordPress up to and including 3.11.18.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2842?
CVE-2024-2842 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-2842?
Users of the Easy Appointments plugin for WordPress who have not updated to version 3.11.19 or later are impacted by CVE-2024-2842.