Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2015-9298

Events Manager <= 5.5.7.1 - Code Injection

The Events Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Code Injection in versions up to, and including, 5.5.7.1. This makes it possible for attackers to inject code onto the server and potentially execute it.

Quick Answer

CVE-2015-9298 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, and more!. It affects Versions before 5.6 and is fixed in 5.6.

Published
Aug 10, 2015
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
events-manager
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 5.6, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2015-9298 is tracked for the Plugin Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, and more! as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 5.6. Update Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, and more! to 5.6 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
5.6
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 5.6
Tracking ID
CVE-2015-9298
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
events-manager View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2015-9298
Patched Versions
5.6
Affected Versions
Versions before 5.6
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Medium CVE-2025-12976 7.2.3 Dec 17, 2025
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Medium CVE-2024-3492 6.4.8 Jun 11, 2024
CVE-2024-3492 Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, and more! Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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Medium CVE-2024-2111 6.4.7.2 Mar 27, 2024
CVE-2024-2111 Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, and more! Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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Medium CVE-2019-16523 5.9.6 Oct 16, 2019
CVE-2019-16523 Events Manager – Calendar, Bookings, Tickets, and more! Stored Cross-Site Scripting

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