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_category parameter, an attacker can bypass intended query logic and execute arbitrary SQL commands. This could lead to the extraction of sensitive data such as user credentials, plugin configuration details, or other stored information. Successful exploitation could also allow for modification or deletion of database records, leading to data corruption or denial of service. While requiring authentication (Subscriber level or higher), the relatively low privilege requirement expands the potential attack surface.

WordPress websites utilizing the Community Events plugin, particularly those with Subscriber-level users who have access to manage events. Shared hosting environments where multiple WordPress sites share the same database are at increased risk, as a compromise of one site could potentially lead to access to other sites' data.

• wordpress / plugin: Use wp-cli plugin list to identify instances of the Community Events plugin. Then, wp plugin status community-events to check the version. • wordpress / plugin: Search plugin files (e.g., community-events/includes/functions.php) for the event_category parameter and look for unsanitized SQL queries. • generic web: Monitor WordPress access logs for unusual SQL query patterns involving the event_category parameter. Look for queries containing SQL keywords like UNION, SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE. • generic web: Use curl to test the plugin endpoint with a malicious eventcategory parameter (e.g., curl 'https://example.com/?page=community-events&eventcategory=1' UNION SELECT 1,2,3 -- -).

1. 2025-10-08Disclosure

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

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-10587 is to upgrade the Community Events plugin to a patched version as soon as it becomes available. Until a patch is released, consider temporarily disabling the plugin to prevent potential exploitation. As a temporary workaround, implement strict input validation and sanitization on the event_category parameter within the plugin's code, although this is not a substitute for a proper patch. Monitor WordPress access logs for unusual SQL query patterns that might indicate an attempted exploit. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block SQL injection attempts can also provide a layer of protection.

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