CVE-2023-52142

WordPress Events Shortcodes & Templates For The Events Calendar Plugin <= 2.3.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Cool Plugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar.This issue affects Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar: from n/a through 2.3.1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 2.3.2 or a higher version.

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Cool Plugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/template-events-calendar/wordpress-events-shortcodes-for-the-events-calendar-plugin-2-3-1-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52142?
CVE-2023-52142 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52142?
To fix CVE-2023-52142: Update to 2.3.2 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-52142 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52142 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-52142?
CVE-2023-52142 affects Cool Plugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar.
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