Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-2429 affects the WordPress Community Events plugin through version 1.5.8. An authenticated WordPress administrator can use a crafted CSV venue field to run unintended database queries. Business risk is mainly sensitive database exposure on sites where untrusted or numerous administrators can upload event CSV data.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted confidentiality risk, not a broad unauthenticated emergency. Prioritize sites with many administrators, delegated content teams, or suspected admin compromise. Patch or apply vendor guidance during the next normal security maintenance window unless those risk factors exist.
Technical view
The flaw is SQL injection in the `ce_venue_name` CSV field handled by `on_save_changes_venues`. Sources cite insufficient escaping and inadequate prepared SQL usage. CVSS 3.1 is 4.9: network reachable, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact listed.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Community Events versions up to and including 1.5.8, where Administrator-level users can upload or import crafted CSV venue data. Single-admin sites have lower practical risk unless administrator accounts are compromised.
Exploitation context
The CVE record and Wordfence data do not indicate known active exploitation, and this CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. Exploitation requires Administrator-level access, so the main concern is compromised admin accounts, malicious insiders, or delegated admins.
Researcher notes
The affected path is tied to CSV processing of venue names in Community Events. Public references point to Wordfence and WordPress Trac source/changeset material. Evidence supports high-privilege SQL injection and potential data extraction, but not public exploitation or a confirmed patched version in the provided bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using the Community Events plugin.
- Update Community Events to a version newer than 1.5.8 if available.
- If no safe update is available, follow vendor or WordPress plugin guidance.
- Restrict Administrator access to trusted users only.
- Limit CSV import capability to necessary administrators.
- Review administrator accounts for compromise or unnecessary access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Community Events version on each WordPress site.
- Check whether version is 1.5.8 or earlier.
- Review plugin changelog or WordPress Trac changeset for SQL handling fixes.
- Review recent administrator activity involving event CSV uploads.
- Check database and application logs for unusual administrator-driven query errors.
- Verify least-privilege access for all WordPress administrator accounts.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.23.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bd184c80-e785-4e9b-961d-9c3378688f91?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/community-events/trunk/community-events.php#L743CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/community-events/tags/1.5.7/community-events.php#L743CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3462021%40community-events&new=3462021%40community-events&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.