CVE-2019-14791

Name: CVE-2019-14791
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-09T14:15:11.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14791 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Appointment Booking Calendar plugin 1.3.18 for WordPress allows XSS via the wp-admin/admin-post.php editionarea parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Appointment Booking Calendar plugin 1.3.18 for WordPress allows XSS via the wp-admin/admin-post.php editionarea parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codepeople	Appointment Booking Calendar	1.3.18

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/appointment-booking-calendar/#developersThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9426Third Party Advisory
https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2019/07/03/hackers-look-to-be-targeting-the-wordpress-plugin-appointment-booking-calendar-which-is-yet-another-insecure-plugin-from-code-people/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/appointment-booking-calendar/#developersThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9426Third Party Advisory
https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2019/07/03/hackers-look-to-be-targeting-the-wordpress-plugin-appointment-booking-calendar-which-is-yet-another-insecure-plugin-from-code-people/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14791?

The Appointment Booking Calendar plugin 1.3.18 for WordPress allows XSS via the wp-admin/admin-post.php editionarea parameter.

How severe is CVE-2019-14791?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-14791 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14791?

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-2019-14791?

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Source: NVD / NIST