WP Events Manager WordPress: security vulnerability
WP Events Manager WordPress
Security vulnerability in the WP Events Manager WordPress component. Threat level: Critical (CVSS 9.8).
Who is affected
This vulnerability affects: WP Events Manager WordPress. If you use this component on your site, check the version and update it as soon as possible.
How dangerous
Rating: Critical, CVSS 9.8 out of 10. Critical flaws are often exploited en masse within hours of disclosure.
What this flaw is
This is a security vulnerability in one of the site components. Full technical details are described in the source NVD entry, linked below.
Even seemingly lower-priority flaws are often chained into attacks, so it is not worth delaying the update of the vulnerable component.
Score breakdown (CVSS vector)
What the CVSS 9.8 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, integrity (data can be altered), site availability.
Weakness class: CWE-287.
What to do
- Update the vulnerable component (WP 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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