CVE-2012-4242

Name: CVE-2012-4242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-01T23:55:01.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MF Gig Calendar plugin 0.9.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string to the calendar page.. EPSS estimates a 8.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MF Gig Calendar plugin 0.9.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string to the calendar page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.86%

94.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mf Gig Calendar Project	Mf Gig Calendar	0.9.2

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4242?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MF Gig Calendar plugin 0.9.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string to the calendar page.

How severe is CVE-2012-4242?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4242?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-4242?

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Source: NVD / NIST