CVE-2023-52142 WordPress Events Shortcodes & Templates For The Events Calendar Plugin <= 2.3.1 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Events Shortcodes plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-52142?
CVE-2023-52142 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Cool Plugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar, published on 8 Jan 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Cool Plugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar.This issue affects Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar: from n/a through 2.3.1.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52142?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Coolplugins Events Shortcodes for the Events Calendar.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52142?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52142 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2023-52142 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-52142 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qmm7-7fgh-3877.