CVE-2024-4180: The Events Calendar < 6.4.0.1 - Reflected XSS
Published Jun 4, 2024
·Updated
The Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 6.4.0.1 does not properly sanitize user-submitted content when rendering some views via AJAX.
Affected Software
2 affected components
The Events Calendar The Events Calendar<6.4.0.1
Stellarwp The Events Calendar Wordpress<6.4.0.1
Event History
Jun 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4180?
CVE-2024-4180 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates it poses a potential risk to affected systems due to improper sanitization of user input.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-4180?
To fix CVE-2024-4180, update the The Events Calendar plugin to version 6.4.0.1 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2024-4180?
CVE-2024-4180 affects The Events Calendar WordPress plugin versions prior to 6.4.0.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4180?
CVE-2024-4180 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper sanitization of user-submitted content.
5
Can CVE-2024-4180 be exploited by an attacker?
Yes, CVE-2024-4180 can be exploited by an attacker to execute malicious scripts in a user's browser via AJAX calls.