Vulnerability Description
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'start_migration', 'cancel_migration', and 'revert_migration' functions in all versions up to, and including, 6.15.13. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber level access and above, to start, cancel, or revert the Custom Tables V1 database migration, including dropping the custom database tables entirely via the revert action.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/the-events-calendar/tags/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/346a5b00-fb76-4413-a93
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-15043?
CVE-2025-15043 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'start_migration', 'cancel_migration', and 'revert_migration' functions in al...
How severe is CVE-2025-15043?
CVE-2025-15043 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-15043?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.