CVE-2026-96534 Modern Events Calendar (Lite & Pro) < 7.37.0 - Subscriber+ SQLi via mec_fes_csv_export
Authenticated subscribers can execute SQL injection attacks in the Modern Events Calendar plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- 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-2026-96534?
CVE-2026-96534 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Unknown Modern Event Calendar Pro, published on 18 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin before 7.37.0, Modern Event Calendar Pro WordPress plugin before 7.37.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing authenticated users with minimal privileges (Subscriber and above) to perform SQL injection attacks.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-96534?
How do I fix CVE-2026-96534?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-96534 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-2026-96534 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-96534 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4723-cp2j-hhv7.