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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Cool Plugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar.This issue affects Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar: from n/a through 2.3.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar contains a SQL injection vulnerability in versions up to 2.3.1. An authenticated administrator can craft malicious input that executes arbitrary SQL queries against the site database. This allows reading sensitive data or modifying database records. The scope is changed, meaning the impact extends beyond the plugin itself.
What an attacker can do
Read or modify database records by injecting SQL commands through the plugin.
Potential impact on your site
An admin account compromise could expose all site data or corrupt your database through SQL injection.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site.
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