CVE-2024-5441
HIGH EXPLOITEDModern Events Calendar <= 7.11.0 - Arbitrary File Upload via set_featured_image Function
Title source: llmExploitation Summary
CVE-2024-5441 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV).
Description
The Modern Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the set_featured_image function in all versions up to, and including, 7.11.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The plugin allows administrators (via its settings) to extend the ability to submit events to unauthenticated users, which would allow unauthenticated attackers to exploit this vulnerability.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0112
EPSS Percentile
61.8%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
VulnCheck KEV
2024-07-08
CWE
CWE-434
Status
published
Products (4)
Webnus/Modern Events Calendar
< 7.11.0
webnus/modern_events_calendar
< 7.12.0
webnus/modern_events_calendar_lite
< 6.5.6
webnus//Modern Events Calendar Lite
< 7.11.0
Published
Jul 09, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026