Events Manager WordPress: PHP object injection
Events Manager WordPress
PHP object injection in the Events Manager WordPress component. Threat level: High (CVSS 7.5).
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Who is affected
This vulnerability affects: Events Manager WordPress. If you use this component on your site, check the version and update it as soon as possible.
How dangerous
Rating: High, CVSS 7.5 out of 10. It is worth acting before the flaw is exploited.
What this flaw is
PHP object injection lets an attacker supply a crafted object that performs unintended operations while being processed.
Depending on the site code, it can end in data leakage, file deletion, or code execution.
Score breakdown (CVSS vector)
What the CVSS 7.5 rating means in practice:
- The attack can be carried out remotely, over the internet.
- No login or account required.
- Requires no action from the victim.
- At risk: data confidentiality.
Weakness class: CWE-89.
What to do
- Update the vulnerable component (Events Manager WordPress) to the latest version.
- If a patch is not out yet, temporarily disable the vulnerable element.
- Check whether the site has already been attacked: unusual files, new administrator accounts, redirects.
- Make a backup before you start making changes.
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