CVE-2023-52198 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-52198: WordPress Private Google Calendars Plugin <= 20231125 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Michiel Van Eerd
Product Private Google Calendars
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 8, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Michiel van Eerd Private Google Calendars allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Private Google Calendars: from n/a through 20231125.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Private Google Calendars contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect other users or the site itself. Low-level data exposure and site defacement are possible.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers or modify site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users could be tricked into executing scripts that steal session data, modify calendar content, or deface the interface.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be authenticated as a low-privilege user and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 8, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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