CVE-2023-3219: EventON < 2.1.2 - Unauthenticated Post Access via IDOR

Published Jul 10, 2023
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Updated

The EventON WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not validate that the eventid parameter in its eventonicsdownload ajax action is a valid Event, allowing unauthenticated visitors to access any Post (including unpublished or protected posts) content via the ics export functionality by providing the numeric id of the post.

Credit

Miguel Santareno

Affected Software

1 affected component
Myeventon Eventon Wordpress<2.1.2

Event History

Jul 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 4, 2023
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3219?

The severity of CVE-2023-3219 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.

2

How does CVE-2023-3219 affect the EventON WordPress plugin?

CVE-2023-3219 affects the EventON WordPress plugin before version 2.1.2.

3

What is the vulnerability in CVE-2023-3219?

The vulnerability in CVE-2023-3219 allows unauthenticated visitors to access any Post content, including unpublished or protected posts, via the ics export functionality.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-3219?

To fix CVE-2023-3219, update the EventON WordPress plugin to version 2.1.2 or later.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-3219?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-3219 at the following references: [Link 1](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51659), [Link 2](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173992/WordPress-EventON-Calendar-4.4-Insecure-Direct-Object-Reference.html), [Link 3](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/72d80887-0270-4987-9739-95b1a178c1fd)

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