Vulnerability Description
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.8.2 via the route function hooked into wp_ajax_nopriv_tribe_dropdown. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract potentially sensitive data including post titles and IDs of pending, private and draft posts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Stellarwp | The Events Calendar | <= 6.2.8.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fc40196e-c0f3-4bc6-ac4Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fc40196e-c0f3-4bc6-ac4Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6557?
CVE-2023-6557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.8.2 via the route function hooked into wp_ajax_nopriv_tribe_dropd...
How severe is CVE-2023-6557?
CVE-2023-6557 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6557?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Stellarwp The Events Calendar.