CVE-2024-8275The Events Calendar SQL Injection
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'order' parameter of the 'tribe_has_next_event' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.4 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation…
Published Sep 25, 2024 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as WORDFENCE-f59891c7-db1a-4688-8616-8877d7d7960d, f59891c7-db1a-4688-8616-8877d7d7960d
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-8275 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting The Events Calendar (Stellarwp).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 13, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including The Events Calendar 6.6.4.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
50%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
59/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 13, 2026
748 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
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f59891c7-db1a-4688-8616-8877d7d7960d?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f59891c7-db1a-4688-8616-8877d7d7960d?source=api-scan
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f59891c7-db1a-4688-8616-8877d7d7960d?source=cve
- patchhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3152853%40the-events-calendar&new=3152853%40the-events-calendar&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file18
Description
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'order' parameter of the 'tribe_has_next_event' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.4 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient 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.
Only sites that have manually added tribe_has_next_event() will be vulnerable to this SQL injection.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 13, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| The Events CalendarStellarwp | See advisory | 6.6.4.1 |
Patched Releases
The Events Calendar
6.6.4.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 25, 2024
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 13, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisorywordfence.com · f59891c7-db1a-4688-8616-8877d7d7960d
- advisorywordfence.com · f59891c7-db1a-4688-8616-8877d7d7960d
- advisorywordfence.com · f59891c7-db1a-4688-8616-8877d7d7960d
- patchplugins.trac.wordpress.org · changeset
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'order' parameter of the 'tribe_has_next_event' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.4 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query.
Affected: The Events Calendar (Stellarwp). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 13, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including The Events Calendar 6.6.4.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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