CVE-2024-2831: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in kieranoshea Calendar
The Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.14 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-2831 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the kieranoshea Calendar WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.3.14. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands due to insufficient escaping of user-supplied parameters in plugin shortcodes and lack of prepared statements. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher roles can inject additional SQL queries into existing ones, potentially extracting sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands appended to legitimate queries. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored in the database, as well as potential modification or deletion of data, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor or higher access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress plugin repository regarding patches or security updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-2831: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in kieranoshea Calendar
Description
The Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the plugin's shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.14 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2831 is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the kieranoshea Calendar WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 1.3.14. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands due to insufficient escaping of user-supplied parameters in plugin shortcodes and lack of prepared statements. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher roles can inject additional SQL queries into existing ones, potentially extracting sensitive data from the database. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands appended to legitimate queries. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored in the database, as well as potential modification or deletion of data, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor or higher access to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress plugin repository regarding patches or security updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-22T16:09:43.371Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6db7b7ef31ef0b58b506
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:31 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:54:20 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 4:19:35 AM
Views: 9
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