CVE-2026-2694
The Events Calendar <= 6.15.16 - Improper Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Event/Organizer/Venue Update/Trash via REST API
Description
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to an improper capability check on the 'can_edit' and 'can_delete' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.15.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to update or trash events, organizers and venues via REST API.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 25, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 25, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-2694
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update The Events Calendar plugin to the latest version.
- Verify that the authorization check is correctly implemented.
- Review user roles and permissions for the plugin.
- Monitor for any unauthorized data modifications.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to an improper capability check on the 'can_edit' and 'can_delete' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.15.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to update or trash events, organizers and venues via REST API. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-285 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/the-events-calendar/tags/6.15.16/src/Tribe/REST/V1/Endpoints/Single_Event.php#L498 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/the-events-calendar/tags/6.15.16/src/Tribe/REST/V1/Endpoints/Single_Event.php#L563 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/the-events-calendar/tags/6.15.16/src/Tribe/REST/V1/Endpoints/Single_Venue.php#L529 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/the-events-calendar/tags/6.15.16/src/Tribe/REST/V1/Endpoints/Single_Venue.php#L583 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3468694/the-events-calendar Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/67351a37-a457-48d6-b40a-95a7e3a0d746?source=cve