CVE-2021-24149

Public Exploit
Modern Events Calendar Lite < 5.16.6 - Authenticated SQL Injection

Description

Unvalidated input in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.6, did not sanitise the mec[post_id] POST parameter in the mec_fes_form AJAX action when logged in as an author+, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection issue.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.70% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Modern Events Calendar Lite
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/26819680-22a8-4348-b63d-dc52c0d50ed0 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24149?
CVE-2021-24149 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24149?
To fix CVE-2021-24149, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24149 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24149 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24149?
CVE-2021-24149 affects Unknown Modern Events Calendar Lite.
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