CVE-2026-49772
Description
Blind SQL injection in The Events Calendar plugin versions 6.15.12–6.16.2 allows unauthenticated attackers to extract database information; update to 6.16.3.
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Blind SQL injection in The Events Calendar plugin versions 6.15.12–6.16.2 allows unauthenticated attackers to extract database information; update to 6.16.3.
Vulnerability
The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to blind SQL injection in versions 6.15.12 through 6.16.2 due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. The vulnerability is present in an unspecified input field, and no authentication is required to trigger it. [1]
Exploitation
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to the vulnerable plugin, injecting SQL commands that are executed blindly. The attacker does not require any special access or user interaction. The vulnerability is expected to be exploited in mass campaigns targeting thousands of WordPress sites. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to directly interact with the database, enabling extraction of sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, and other stored content. This can lead to full site compromise and data breach. [1]
Mitigation
The vendor has released version 6.16.3, which fixes the vulnerability. Users should update immediately. For those unable to update, Patchstack offers a mitigation rule to block attacks until the update is applied. [1]
AI Insight generated on Jun 16, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2>=6.15.12,<=6.16.2+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: >=6.15.12,<=6.16.2
- (no CPE)range: >=6.15.12 <=6.16.2
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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