CVE-2023-6244: EventON - WordPress Virtual Event Calendar Plugin <= 4.5.4 (Pro) & <= 2.2.8 (Free) - Cross-Site Request Forgery via save_virtual_event_settings
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 (Pro) & 2.2.8 (Free). This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the savevirtualeventsettings function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify virtual event settings 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-2023-6244?
CVE-2023-6244 has a severity rating that indicates a significant risk due to its potential for Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6244?
To fix CVE-2023-6244, update the EventON plugin to version 4.5.5 or later for Pro versions and 2.2.9 or later for Free versions.
What versions are affected by CVE-2023-6244?
CVE-2023-6244 affects all versions of the EventON plugin up to and including 4.5.4 for Pro and 2.2.8 for Free.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6244?
CVE-2023-6244 is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2023-6244?
The vendor for CVE-2023-6244 is Myeventon, which developed the EventON plugin for WordPress.