What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Liquid Web / StellarWP The Events Calendar allows Blind SQL Injection.
This issue affects The Events Calendar: from 6.15.12 through 6.16.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Events Calendar versions 6.15.12 through 6.16.2 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in database query construction. An attacker can craft malicious input to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially reading sensitive data from the site's database. No authentication is required. Update to a version newer than 6.16.2.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Execute SQL commands to read sensitive data from the site database without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can extract user data, passwords, and other sensitive information stored in your database.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 16, 2026
CVE published