What the vulnerability does
01Description
The EventON - WordPress Virtual Event Calendar Plugin plugin for WordPress (full) is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the WordPress 'search' parameter in versions up to, and including, 5.0.11 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database, granted the "Enable additional search queries" setting is enabled and at least one published event exists.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
EventON Pro contains a SQL injection vulnerability in versions up to 5.0.11 that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the WordPress database. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. An attacker can read, modify, or delete database contents, including user credentials and site configuration.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Execute arbitrary SQL commands to read, modify, or delete WordPress database contents without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of the WordPress database, including user accounts, posts, and plugin settings.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the WordPress site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 30, 2026
CVE published
