published December 13, 2021
NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.
⚠️ An unauthenticated attacker can manipulate a time parameter to execute harmful SQL code. It's like letting a stranger walk in and reorder your entire inventory without even asking! Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can change the orders in the system just by mentioning a dish name — if no one checks what's being requested, chaos could ensue! An attacker could potentially read, modify, or delete critical database records, leading to devastating data breaches or service disruptions. This could mean exposing sensitive user information or even taking over the entire database.
Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can change the orders in the system just by mentioning a dish name — if no one checks what's being requested, chaos could ensue! The vulnerability in the Modern Events Calendar Lite plugin stems from the lack of sanitization and escaping of the time parameter within an SQL statement in the mec_load_single_page AJAX action, which is accessible to unauthenticated users, allowing for SQL injection.
An attacker could potentially read, modify, or delete critical database records, leading to devastating data breaches or service disruptions. This could mean exposing sensitive user information or even taking over the entire database. To safeguard your site, immediately update the Modern Events Calendar Lite plugin to version 6.1.5 or later. Additionally, implement input sanitization and validation practices to prevent future issues. Regularly audit your plugins for any vulnerabilities! You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your site secure! 🛡️