CVE-2024-8275: The Events Calendar <= 6.6.4 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
First published: Wed Sep 25 2024(Updated: )
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'order' parameter of the 'tribe_has_next_event' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.4 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. Only sites that have manually added tribe_has_next_event() will be vulnerable to this SQL injection.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| The Events Calendar | <6.6.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f59891c7-db1a-4688-8616-8877d7d7960d?source=cve
- https://theeventscalendar.com/knowledgebase/customizing-template-files-2-legacy/
- https://docs.theeventscalendar.com/reference/functions/tribe_has_next_event/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3152853%40the-events-calendar&new=3152853%40the-events-calendar&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file18
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8275?
CVE-2024-8275 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for SQL injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8275?
To fix CVE-2024-8275, update the Events Calendar plugin to version 6.6.5 or later to ensure proper escaping and preparation of parameters.
What versions of The Events Calendar are affected by CVE-2024-8275?
CVE-2024-8275 affects all versions of The Events Calendar plugin up to and including version 6.6.4.
What is an SQL injection vulnerability like CVE-2024-8275?
An SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate database queries through user input, potentially compromising the database.
How can I identify if my site is vulnerable to CVE-2024-8275?
You can identify if your site is vulnerable to CVE-2024-8275 by checking the version of The Events Calendar plugin installed and if it is 6.6.4 or earlier.
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