How severe is CVE-2023-6242?

CVE-2023-6242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6242?

CVE-2023-6242 primarily affects Myeventon Eventon. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-6242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58488.

When was CVE-2023-6242 published?

CVE-2023-6242 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6242

CVE-2023-6242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Myeventon Eventon with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58488
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Myeventon Eventon
Published: 2024-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The EventON - WordPress Virtual Event Calendar Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.4 (for Pro) & 2.2.7 (for Free). This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the evo_eventpost_update_meta function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary post metadata via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6242?: The EventON - WordPress Virtual Event Calendar Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.4 (for Pro) & 2.2.7 (for Free). This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the evo_eventpost_update_meta function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary post metadata via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2023-6242?: CVE-2023-6242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6242?: CVE-2023-6242 primarily affects Myeventon Eventon. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58488.
When was CVE-2023-6242 published?: CVE-2023-6242 was published on 2024-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:myeventon:eventon:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:myeventon:eventon-lite:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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