CVE-2024-5441

Modern Events Calendar <= 7.11.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The Modern Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the set_featured_image function in all versions up to, and including, 7.11.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The plugin allows administrators (via its settings) to extend the ability to submit events to unauthenticated users, which would allow unauthenticated attackers to exploit this vulnerability.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 7.10% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: Webnus Modern Events Calendar
Affected: webnus/ Modern Events Calendar Lite
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0c007090-9d9b-4ee7-8f77-91abd4373051?source=cve third party advisory
https://webnus.net/modern-events-calendar/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5441?
CVE-2024-5441 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5441?
To fix CVE-2024-5441, 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-2024-5441 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-5441 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5441?
CVE-2024-5441 affects Webnus Modern Events Calendar, webnus/ Modern Events Calendar Lite.
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