CVE-2024-44042 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-44042: WordPress WP Datepicker plugin <= 2.1.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Fahad Mahmood
Product WP Datepicker
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 6, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Fahad Mahmood WP Datepicker wp-datepicker allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Datepicker: from n/a through <= 2.1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Datepicker versions up to 2.1.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's input fields. When other users view the affected content, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing sensitive data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view the page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account compromise could allow script injection affecting all site visitors, risking credential theft or malware distribution.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access and a user must view the page containing the injected script.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 6, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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