CVE-2026-84742 Details
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.
A vulnerability exists in The Events Calendar WordPress plugin in versions prior to 6.17.5. The issue arises because the plugin's REST API does not properly verify the capability required to publish content. This flaw allows users with roles that typically cannot publish, such as contributors, to directly publish content and bypass the necessary editorial review process.
Users are advised to update the The Events Calendar WordPress plugin to version 6.17.5 or later.
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Volerion
Assessed Sep 23, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f9228a51-1293-4a96-95da-0e57b7eb5f6b/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| The Events Calendar | >= 6.15.0, <= 6.17.4.1 |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |