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CVE-2024-12422: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in xylus Import Eventbrite Events

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-12422cvecve-2024-12422cwe-79
Published: Sat Dec 14 2024 (12/14/2024, 05:34:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: xylus
Product: Import Eventbrite Events

Description

The Import Eventbrite Events plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'page' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.4 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.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 06:21:01 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-12422 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Import Eventbrite Events plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.7.4. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the 'page' parameter, enabling unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser when they click a crafted link. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No patch or vendor advisory details are currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to perform reflected XSS attacks, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts by executing arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser. There is no direct impact on availability. The attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link to trigger the vulnerability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with links involving the 'page' parameter in this plugin. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if possible to mitigate risk. Monitor official xylus communications for updates on patches or mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-12-10T16:28:26.332Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6e3bb7ef31ef0b598974

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:43 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:21:01 AM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:41:51 AM

Views: 24

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