CVE-2024-5441: The Modern Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file ty

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5441?

modern events calendar: upgrade to 7.12.0; modern events calendar lite: upgrade to newer than 6.5.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5441 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5441 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-2024-5441 affect?

CVE-2024-5441 affects modern events calendar, modern events calendar lite. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Modern Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the set_featured_image function in all versions up to, and including, 7.11.0. This makes it possible for authenti

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-5441 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting modern events calendar, modern events calendar lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Modern Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the set_featured_image function in all versions up to, and including, 7.11.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The plugin allows administrators (via its settings) to e

Why this priority

High severity

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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-07-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: webnus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-09 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webnus modern events calendar UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.12.0

Fixed in: 7.12.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy modern-events-calendar || rpm -q modern-events-calendar || modern-events-calendar --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade modern-events-calendar

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade modern-events-calendar

Note

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

webnus modern events calendar lite UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.5.6

Fixed in: newer than 6.5.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy modern-events-calendar-lite || rpm -q modern-events-calendar-lite || modern-events-calendar-lite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.5.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade modern-events-calendar-lite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade modern-events-calendar-lite

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-5441?

modern events calendar: upgrade to 7.12.0; modern events calendar lite: upgrade to newer than 6.5.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5441 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5441 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-2024-5441 affect?

CVE-2024-5441 affects modern events calendar, modern events calendar lite. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Modern Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the set_featured_image function in all versions up to, and including, 7.11.0. This makes it possible for authenti

How urgent is CVE-2024-5441?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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