CVE-2023-52142
CVE-2023-52142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Coolplugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56815
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Coolplugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Cool Plugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar.This issue affects Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar: from n/a through 2.3.1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-52142?
- Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Cool Plugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar.This issue affects Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar: from n/a through 2.3.1.
- How severe is CVE-2023-52142?
- CVE-2023-52142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-52142 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-52142?
- CVE-2023-52142 affects Coolplugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-52142?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-52142 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-52142 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56815.
- When was CVE-2023-52142 published?
- CVE-2023-52142 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:coolplugins:events_shortcodes_for_the_events_calendar:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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