CVE-2020-35037
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.88%
Last modified
CVE-2020-35037 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Events Manager WordPress plugin before 5.9.8 does not sanitise and escape some search parameter before outputing them in pages, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Events Manager WordPress plugin before 5.9.8 does not sanitise and escape some search parameter before outputing them in pages, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pixelite | Events Manager | < 5.9.8 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2336019/events-managerPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/937b9bdb-7e8e-4ea8-82ec-aa5f6bd70619Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2336019/events-managerPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/937b9bdb-7e8e-4ea8-82ec-aa5f6bd70619Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35037?
The Events Manager WordPress plugin before 5.9.8 does not sanitise and escape some search parameter before outputing them in pages, which could lead to Cross-Site Scripting issues
How severe is CVE-2020-35037?
CVE-2020-35037 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-35037?
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.
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