Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the WordPress EventON eventon-lite plugin through version 2.4. A file inclusion flaw could let an attacker make the site load unintended local files, risking data exposure, site modification, or outage. The public bundle does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure, especially on public marketing or commerce sites. Prioritize discovery and remediation, but do not treat it as confirmed exploited without new vendor, KEV, or threat-intelligence evidence.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-98 improper filename control in PHP include/require handling, resulting in local file inclusion. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Ashan Perera EventON/eventon-lite at version 2.4 or earlier. The bundle has inconsistent affected-version metadata, so confirm against the CVE record and vendor/Patchstack guidance.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The score and impact are high, but user interaction is required per the CVSS vector. No exploit details should be inferred from the source bundle.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports a local file inclusion class issue in PHP include/require filename handling. The source bundle does not name a patched release or provide technical exploit conditions beyond UI:R. Affected-version metadata should be validated because the structured affected field conflicts with the narrative.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the EventON eventon-lite plugin.
- Treat EventON/eventon-lite version 2.4 or earlier as potentially affected.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Update, disable, or remove the plugin where safe until exposure is resolved.
- Prioritize backups and monitoring for affected public WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name, package, and version on every WordPress instance.
- Flag EventON/eventon-lite installations at version 2.4 or earlier.
- Review CVE and Patchstack records for updated affected-version guidance.
- Check web logs for unusual requests targeting plugin file parameters.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/eventon-lite/vulnerability/wordpress-eventon-plugin-2-3-2-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.