CVE-2023-28660: The Events Made Easy WordPress Plugin, version <= 2.3.14 is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnera

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-28660?

events made easy: upgrade to newer than 2.3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-28660 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28660 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-2023-28660 affect?

CVE-2023-28660 affects events made easy. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Events Made Easy WordPress Plugin, version <= 2.3.14 is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'search_name' parameter in the eme_recurrences_list action.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-28660?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-28660 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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 WordPress Plugin, version <= 2.3.14 is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'search_name' parameter in the eme_recurrences_list action.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-03-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Tenable Network Security, Inc. · 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

2023-03-22 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

e-dynamics events made easy UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.14

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.14

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 2.3.14 (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-2023-28660?

events made easy: upgrade to newer than 2.3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28660 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28660 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-2023-28660 affect?

CVE-2023-28660 affects events made easy. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Events Made Easy WordPress Plugin, version <= 2.3.14 is affected by an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the 'search_name' parameter in the eme_recurrences_list action.

How urgent is CVE-2023-28660?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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