CVE-2024-44042
📋 TL;DR
This stored XSS vulnerability in the WP Datepicker WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view pages containing the malicious datepicker, their browsers execute the attacker's code. All WordPress sites using WP Datepicker versions up to 2.1.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Datepicker WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
Wp Datepicker by Androidbubbles
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal administrator session cookies, take over WordPress sites, redirect users to malicious sites, or deploy malware to visitors' browsers.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, perform actions as authenticated users, or deface websites.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited, though specific exploit details for this CVE aren't publicly documented.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-datepicker/wordpress-wp-datepicker-plugin-2-1-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP Datepicker and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 2.1.2 or later.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable WP Datepicker Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate wp-datepicker
Implement WAF Rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block XSS payloads targeting datepicker inputs
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove WP Datepicker plugin entirely from WordPress installation
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for WP Datepicker versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get wp-datepicker --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify WP Datepicker version is 2.1.2 or higher in WordPress plugins list📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to datepicker-related endpoints
- Suspicious JavaScript in datepicker field submissions
Network Indicators:
- Malicious script tags in HTTP requests to WordPress datepicker endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="*datepicker*" OR user_agent="*wp-datepicker*") AND (http_method="POST" OR http_method="PUT")