CVE-2026-2694 Details
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.
A vulnerability exists in The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress, allowing unauthorized data modification and potential data loss. This issue arises from an inadequate capability check on the 'can_edit' and 'can_delete' functions in versions up to and including 6.15.16. As a result, authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can manipulate or delete events, organizers, and venues through the REST API.
Users are advised to update The Events Calendar plugin to version 6.15.16.1 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed Feb 25, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-285 | Improper Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| The Events Calendar | <= 6.15.16 (semver) |
CPE
Remediation
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| The Events Calendar Single_Event | All versions |
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Remediation
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| The Events Calendar Single_Venue | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |