How severe is CVE-2012-4242?

CVE-2012-4242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4242?

CVE-2012-4242 affects Mf Gig Calendar Project Mf Gig Calendar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-4242 published?

CVE-2012-4242 was published on 2012-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4242

CVE-2012-4242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mf Gig Calendar Project Mf Gig Calendar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mf Gig Calendar Project Mf Gig Calendar
Published: 2012-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MF Gig Calendar plugin 0.9.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string to the calendar page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4242?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the MF Gig Calendar plugin 0.9.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string to the calendar page.
How severe is CVE-2012-4242?: CVE-2012-4242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4242?: CVE-2012-4242 affects Mf Gig Calendar Project Mf Gig Calendar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4242 published?: CVE-2012-4242 was published on 2012-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mf_gig_calendar_project:mf_gig_calendar:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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