WpEvently permits unauthenticated access to object operations
WpEvently through 5.6.0 has an insecure direct object reference: an unauthenticated caller can select an object without the required authorization check. The CNA rates the resulting impact as unauthorized modification and reduced availability, with no confidentiality impact. Version 5.6.4 is identified as unaffected.
- Component
- WpEvently
- Plugin slug
mage-eventpress- Affected
- n/a through 5.6.0
- Safe version
5.6.4- Published
- Sep 08, 2026
This CVE was published Sep 08, 2026 and is one of 28 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update WpEvently to 5.6.4 or later.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) in WpEvently <= 5.6.0 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L