CVE-2023-6244 in EventON Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/11/2024
The EventON - WordPress Virtual Event Calendar Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.4 (Pro) & 2.2.8 (Free). This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the save_virtual_event_settings function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify virtual event settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/11/2026
The CVE-2023-6244 vulnerability affects the EventON WordPress plugin, specifically targeting both the Pro version up to 4.5.4 and the Free version up to 2.2.8. This represents a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of WordPress site administration by exploiting a fundamental weakness in the plugin's request validation mechanisms. The vulnerability resides within the save_virtual_event_settings function, which fails to properly validate nonce tokens that are essential for authenticating administrative actions. This oversight creates a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate virtual event configurations without proper authorization.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-352, which describes Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerabilities where applications fail to validate that requests originate from legitimate sources. The flaw operates by exploiting the trust relationship between the WordPress admin interface and legitimate administrative actions. When an administrator visits a malicious website or clicks on a crafted link, the forged request can execute administrative functions without requiring authentication. This occurs because the plugin does not implement proper nonce verification, allowing attackers to construct malicious requests that appear to come from authenticated administrators.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to WordPress site owners who rely on the EventON plugin for virtual event management. Attackers could potentially modify critical event configurations, alter event schedules, change registration settings, or manipulate other virtual event parameters that could disrupt business operations or compromise event data integrity. The unauthenticated nature of the attack means that no prior access to the WordPress admin panel is required, making it particularly dangerous for sites where administrators might be tricked into visiting malicious sites or clicking on compromised links. The impact extends beyond simple configuration changes, as these modifications could affect user registration flows, payment processing, or other critical event management functions.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate plugin updates to versions that address the nonce validation issue, as this represents the most effective solution. Site administrators should also implement additional security measures such as enabling two-factor authentication for admin accounts, restricting administrative access through IP whitelisting, and monitoring for suspicious administrative activities. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and authentication mechanisms in web applications, particularly those handling administrative functions. Organizations should consider implementing Content Security Policy headers and regular security audits to identify similar weaknesses in other plugins or custom code. This vulnerability also highlights the need for comprehensive security testing that includes verification of nonce implementation across all administrative functions within WordPress plugins and themes.