CVE-2024-7982

Name: CVE-2024-7982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-08T06:15:17.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7982 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The Registrations for the Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 2.12.4 does not sanitise and escape some parameters when accepting event registrations, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Registrations for the Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 2.12.4 does not sanitise and escape some parameters when accepting event registrations, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

47.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Roundupwp	Registrations For The Events Calendar	< 2.12.4

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d79e1e9c-980d-4974-bfbd-d87d6e28d9a6/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7982?

How severe is CVE-2024-7982?

CVE-2024-7982 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7982?

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-2024-7982?

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Source: NVD / NIST