WordPress
CVE-2026-1902
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 6.4 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires contributor-level access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker (requires contributor-level access) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Stored XSS in the Hammas Calendar WordPress plugin through version 1.5.11 allows authenticated contributors and above to inject malicious scripts via the 'apix' parameter in the 'hp-calendar-manage-redirect' shortcode due to inadequate input sanitization. When users access pages containing the injected payload, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. No patch is currently available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
The Hammas Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'apix' parameter in the 'hp-calendar-manage-redirect' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.11 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. [CVSS 6.4 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
Affected ProductsAI
Vendor: WordPress. Product: Hammas Calendar (WordPress plugin).
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects Hammas Calendar (WordPress plugin). The Hammas Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'apix' parameter in the 'hp-calendar-manage-redirect' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.11 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
The Hammas Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'apix' parameter in the 'hp-calendar-manage-redirect' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.11 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using all should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-1902, a cross-site scripting vulnerability rated CVSS 6.4. Attackers could inject scripts to steal sessions or perform actions as authenticated users. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement CSP headers, enable HttpOnly cookies, deploy WAF XSS rules.
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