Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2024-8671

WooEvents <= 4.1.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Overwrite

The WooEvents - Calendar and Event Booking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file overwrite due to insufficient file path validation in the inc/barcode.php file in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-8671 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.1 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin WooEvents - Calendar and Event Booking. It affects Versions up to 4.1.2 and is fixed in 4.1.3.

Published
Sep 23, 2024
Last Updated
Sep 24, 2024
Slug
woo-events
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.1.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-8671 is tracked for the Plugin WooEvents - Calendar and Event Booking as critical severity with CVSS 9.1. The affected range is Versions up to 4.1.2. Update WooEvents - Calendar and Event Booking to 4.1.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
4.1.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.1.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-8671
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2024-8671
Patched Versions
4.1.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.1.2
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