CVE-2023-6158

Description

The EventON - WordPress Virtual Event Calendar Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the evo_eventpost_update_meta function in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.4 (for Pro) and 2.2.7 (for free). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update and remove arbitrary post metadata. Note that certain parameters may allow for content injection.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: ashanjay EventON
Affected: EventON EventON Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/19f94c4f-145b-4058-aabd-06525fce3cea?source=cve third party advisory
https://docs.myeventon.com/documentations/eventon-changelog/ release notes
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3017578/eventon-lite/trunk/includes/admin/class-admin-ajax.php patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6158?
CVE-2023-6158 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6158?
To fix CVE-2023-6158, 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-2023-6158 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6158 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-2023-6158?
CVE-2023-6158 affects ashanjay EventON, EventON EventON Pro.
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