CVE-2026-84742
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CVE-2026-84742 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | The Events Calendar | >= 6.15.0, < 6.17.5 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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