CVE-2021-24149
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CVE-2021-24149 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unvalidated input in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.6, did not sanitise the mec[post_id] POST parameter in the mec_fes_form AJAX action when logged in as an author+, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unvalidated input in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.6, did not sanitise the mec[post_id] POST parameter in the mec_fes_form AJAX action when logged in as an author+, leading to an authenticated SQL Injection issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webnus | Modern Events Calendar Lite | < 5.16.6 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/26819680-22a8-4348-b63d-dc52c0d50ed0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/26819680-22a8-4348-b63d-dc52c0d50ed0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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