CVE-2026-84742
The Events Calendar 6.15.0 - 6.17.4.1 - Contributor+ Content Publication via TEC V1 REST API
Description
The Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 6.17.5 does not check the capability required to publish content before creating or updating it through its REST API, allowing users with a role that cannot normally publish, such as contributor, to publish content directly and bypass editorial review.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 23, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 23, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update The Events Calendar plugin to 6.17.5 or later.
- Verify user roles and capabilities for content publishing.
- Implement strict checks for publishing content via REST API.
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f9228a51-1293-4a96-95da-0e57b7eb5f6b/ |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 6.17.5 does not check the capability required to publish content before creating or updating it through its REST API, allowing users with a role that cannot normally publish, such as contributor, to publish content directly and bypass editorial review. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/84xxx/CVE-2026-84742.json">CVE-2026-84742</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f9228a51-1293-4a96-95da-0e57b7eb5f6b/