How severe is CVE-2023-50842?

CVE-2023-50842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-50842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50842?

CVE-2023-50842 affects Mf Gig Calendar Project Mf Gig Calendar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50842?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-50842 published?

CVE-2023-50842 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50842

CVE-2023-50842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mf Gig Calendar Project Mf Gig Calendar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Mf Gig Calendar Project Mf Gig Calendar
Published: 2023-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Matthew Fries MF Gig Calendar.This issue affects MF Gig Calendar: from n/a through 1.2.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50842?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Matthew Fries MF Gig Calendar.This issue affects MF Gig Calendar: from n/a through 1.2.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-50842?: CVE-2023-50842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-50842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50842?: CVE-2023-50842 affects Mf Gig Calendar Project Mf Gig Calendar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-50842 published?: CVE-2023-50842 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/mf-gig-calendar/wordpress-mf-gig-calendar-plugin-1-2-1-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mf_gig_calendar_project:mf_gig_calendar:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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