6.1
MEDIUM
CVE-2024-12468
WordPress Datepicker Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Description

The WP Datepicker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wpdp_get_selected_datepicker' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 24, 2024, 9:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 24, 2024, 9:15 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

2.7

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-12468 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Androidbubbles wp_datepicker
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-12468.

URL Resource
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L267
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L271
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L359
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L361
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L377
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L401
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L402
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L408
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L409
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L415
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L416
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L423
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L552
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L553
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3210616%40wp-datepicker&new=3210616%40wp-datepicker&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3212312%40wp-datepicker&new=3212312%40wp-datepicker&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b6b61731-ded2-4ac1-83f6-686daf92441e?source=cve

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-12468 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-12468 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Dec. 24, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The WP Datepicker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wpdp_get_selected_datepicker' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-79
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L267
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L271
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L359
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L361
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L377
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L401
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L402
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L408
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L409
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L415
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L416
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L423
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L552
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-datepicker/tags/2.1.3/inc/wpdp_settings.php#L553
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3210616%40wp-datepicker&new=3210616%40wp-datepicker&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3212312%40wp-datepicker&new=3212312%40wp-datepicker&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
    Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b6b61731-ded2-4ac1-83f6-686daf92441e?source=cve
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-12468 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-12468 weaknesses.

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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