CVE-2024-4180

Name: CVE-2024-4180
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-04T06:15:10.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4180 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 6.4.0.1 does not properly sanitize user-submitted content when rendering some views via AJAX.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 6.4.0.1 does not properly sanitize user-submitted content when rendering some views via AJAX.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.83%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Stellarwp	The Events Calendar	< 6.4.0.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b2a92316-e404-4a5e-8426-f88df6e87550/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b2a92316-e404-4a5e-8426-f88df6e87550/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4180?

The Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 6.4.0.1 does not properly sanitize user-submitted content when rendering some views via AJAX.

How severe is CVE-2024-4180?

CVE-2024-4180 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4180?

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-2024-4180?

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Source: NVD / NIST