Community Events <= 1.5.1 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection

The SQL Injection vulnerability in Community Events allows an attacker to manipulate database queries. By injecting malicious SQL code through the 'event_venue' parameter, an attacker can bypass security measures and directly access the WordPress database. This could lead to the exfiltration of sensitive data such as user credentials, customer information, or plugin configuration details. Successful exploitation could also allow an attacker to modify or delete data, potentially disrupting the website's functionality or causing data loss. The impact is particularly severe because the vulnerability requires only Subscriber-level access, significantly broadening the potential attack surface.

Websites using the Community Events plugin, particularly those with Subscriber-level users who have access to create or modify events, are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments where multiple websites share the same database are also particularly vulnerable, as a compromise of one site could potentially lead to the compromise of others.

• wordpress / plugin: Use wp-cli plugin update to check for updates. • wordpress / plugin: wp plugin list to identify instances of the Community Events plugin. • generic web: Examine WordPress access logs for unusual SQL query patterns in requests to pages utilizing the Community Events plugin. Look for patterns like UNION SELECT or OR 1=1 within the event_venue parameter. • generic web: Use curl to test the plugin endpoint with a simple SQL injection payload: curl 'https://example.com/?page=community-events&event_venue=1' UNION SELECT 1,2,3 -- - and check for unexpected results. • generic web: Search WordPress plugin files for the vulnerable SQL query and any missing escaping functions.

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Actieve installaties

20Niche

Plugin-beoordeling

3.0

Vereist WordPress

3.0+

Compatibel tot

6.9.4

1. Gereserveerd2025-09-16
2. Gepubliceerd2025-10-09
3. Gewijzigd2026-04-08
4. EPSS bijgewerkt2026-03-23

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-10586 is to upgrade the Community Events plugin to a version containing the security fix. Until a patched version is available, consider temporarily disabling the plugin to prevent exploitation. As a short-term workaround, implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to filter potentially malicious SQL queries targeting the 'eventvenue' parameter. Specifically, look for unusual characters or SQL keywords within the parameter value. Monitor WordPress access logs for suspicious SQL query patterns. After upgrade, confirm by attempting a query with a known malicious payload through the 'eventvenue' parameter; it should now be properly sanitized.