CVE-2023-6242: EventON - WordPress Virtual Event Calendar Plugin Pro <= 4.5.4 & Free <= 2.2.7 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via evo_eventpost_update_meta
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 evoeventpostupdatemeta 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2023-6242?
CVE-2023-6242 is considered a moderate severity cross-site request forgery vulnerability affecting the EventON WordPress plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6242?
To fix CVE-2023-6242, update the EventON plugin to version 4.5.5 or later for Pro, or version 2.2.8 or later for the Lite version.
What causes CVE-2023-6242?
CVE-2023-6242 is caused by missing or incorrect nonce validation in the evo_eventpost_update_meta function.
Which versions of the EventON plugin are affected by CVE-2023-6242?
All versions of the EventON plugin up to and including 4.5.4 for Pro and 2.2.7 for Free are affected by CVE-2023-6242.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-6242?
The impact of CVE-2023-6242 allows an attacker to exploit the vulnerability through cross-site request forgery to manipulate event data.