CVE-2026-49772 WordPress The Events Calendar plugin 6.15.12-6.16.2 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can perform blind SQL injection to read sensitive database information from the WordPress The Events Calendar plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-49772?
CVE-2026-49772 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP The Events Calendar, published on 16 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP The Events Calendar allows Blind SQL Injection.
This issue affects The Events Calendar: from 6.15.12 through 6.16.2.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-49772?
How do I fix CVE-2026-49772?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-49772 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-2026-49772 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-49772 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v796-wqfq-j4xh.