CVE-2024-0235eventON Missing Authorization
The EventON WordPress plugin before 4.5.5, EventON WordPress plugin before 2.2.7 do not have authorisation in an AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to retrieve email addresses of any users on the blog
Published Jan 16, 2024 · Updated Jun 20, 2025 · Also known as WORDFENCE-d2994fbb-29b0-4725-a046-edeca4bcbcd7, d2994fbb-29b0-4725-a046-edeca4bcbcd7
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-0235 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 Jan 16, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including eventON 4.5.5, eventON 2.2.7, eventon-lite 2.2.8.
- 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)
38%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
49/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jan 16, 2024
0 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
10
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e370b99a-f485-42bd-96a3-60432a15a4e9/
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d2994fbb-29b0-4725-a046-edeca4bcbcd7?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d2994fbb-29b0-4725-a046-edeca4bcbcd7?source=api-scan
Description
The EventON WordPress plugin before 4.5.5, EventON WordPress plugin before 2.2.7 do not have authorisation in an AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to retrieve email addresses of any users on the blog
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 16, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 16, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| eventONMyeventon | See advisory | 2.2.7 |
| eventon-litewordpress-plugin | See advisory | 2.2.8 |
Patched Releases
eventON
4.5.5, 2.2.7
eventon-lite
2.2.8
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 16, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 16, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 16, 2024
Last updated
Jun 20, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisorywpscan.com · e370b99a-f485-42bd-96a3-60432a15a4e9
- advisorywordfence.com · d2994fbb-29b0-4725-a046-edeca4bcbcd7
- advisorywordfence.com · d2994fbb-29b0-4725-a046-edeca4bcbcd7
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The EventON WordPress plugin before 4.5.5, EventON WordPress plugin before 2.2.7 do not have authorisation in an AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to retrieve email addresses of any users on the blog
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 Jan 16, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including eventON 4.5.5, eventON 2.2.7, eventon-lite 2.2.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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