CVE-2023-0404: The Events Made Easy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability ch

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0404?

events made easy: upgrade to newer than 2.3.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0404 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0404 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-0404 affect?

CVE-2023-0404 affects events made easy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Events Made Easy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several functions related to AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.3.16. This makes it possible for authenticate

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-0404?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0404 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting events made easy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Events Made Easy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several functions related to AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.3.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to invoke those functions intended for administrator use. While the plugin is still pending review from the WordPress repository, site owners can downlo

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2023-01-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: e-dynamics

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-19 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

e-dynamics events made easy UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.16

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy events-made-easy || rpm -q events-made-easy || events-made-easy --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade events-made-easy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade events-made-easy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0404?

events made easy: upgrade to newer than 2.3.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0404 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0404 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0404 affect?

CVE-2023-0404 affects events made easy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Events Made Easy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on several functions related to AJAX actions in versions up to, and including, 2.3.16. This makes it possible for authenticate

How urgent is CVE-2023-0404?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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