CVE-2023-2796EventON Missing Authorization
The EventON WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 lacks authentication and authorization in its eventon_ics_download ajax action, allowing unauthenticated visitors to access private and password protected Events by guessing their numeric id.
Published Jul 10, 2023 · Updated Feb 13, 2025 · Also known as WORDFENCE-dba3f3a6-3f55-4f4e-98e4-bb98d9c94bdd, dba3f3a6-3f55-4f4e-98e4-bb98d9c94bdd
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-2796 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting EventON (Myeventon), eventon-lite (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jul 10, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including EventON 2.1.2, eventon-lite 2.1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
43%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
35/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jul 10, 2023
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
11
Reports of active use
Description
The EventON WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 lacks authentication and authorization in its eventon_ics_download ajax action, allowing unauthenticated visitors to access private and password protected Events by guessing their numeric id.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 10, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 10, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| EventONMyeventon | See advisory | 2.1.2 |
| eventon-litewordpress-plugin | See advisory | 2.1.2 |
Patched Releases
EventON
2.1.2
eventon-lite
2.1.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 10, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 10, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 10, 2023
Last updated
Feb 13, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisorywordfence.com · dba3f3a6-3f55-4f4e-98e4-bb98d9c94bdd
- advisorywordfence.com · dba3f3a6-3f55-4f4e-98e4-bb98d9c94bdd
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The EventON WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 lacks authentication and authorization in its eventon_ics_download ajax action, allowing unauthenticated visitors to access private and password protected Events by guessing their numeric id.
Affected: EventON (Myeventon); eventon-lite (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jul 10, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including EventON 2.1.2, eventon-lite 2.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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