CVE-2024-39638 WordPress Registrations for the Events Calendar plugin <= 2.12.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability

High 8.5 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Registrations for the Events Calendar plugin, potentially accessing or modifying database content.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-39638?

CVE-2024-39638 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Roundup WP Registrations for the Events Calendar, published on 29 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Roundup WP Registrations for the Events Calendar allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Registrations for the Events Calendar: from n/a through 2.12.2.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-39638?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Roundupwp Registrations for the Events Calendar.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39638?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-39638 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-2024-39638 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-39638 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-prqr-vwj9-vcfw.

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