CVE-2023-52142 (GCVE-0-2023-52142)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-01-08 20:56 – Updated: 2025-06-17 20:39
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Summary
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.
Severity ?
7.6 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Cool Plugins Events Shortcodes For The Events Calendar Affected: n/a , ≤ 2.3.1 (custom)
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Credits
Muhammad Daffa (Patchstack Alliance)
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