Vulnerability Description
The EventON - WordPress Virtual Event Calendar Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.4 (for Pro) & 2.2.7 (for Free). This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the evo_eventpost_update_meta function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary post metadata via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Myeventon | Eventon | < 4.5.5 |
| Myeventon | Eventon-Lite | < 2.2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.myeventon.com/documentations/eventon-changelog/Release Notes
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3017578/eventon-lite/trunk/includesPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3017939
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c8e9a333-a6b7-4b5e-93cPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://docs.myeventon.com/documentations/eventon-changelog/Release Notes
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3017578/eventon-lite/trunk/includesPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c8e9a333-a6b7-4b5e-93cPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6242?
CVE-2023-6242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The EventON - WordPress Virtual Event Calendar Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.4 (for Pro) & 2.2.7 (for Free). This is...
How severe is CVE-2023-6242?
CVE-2023-6242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6242?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Myeventon Eventon, Myeventon Eventon-Lite.