CVE-2026-10033: EventON Action User <= 2.5.14 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via evoau_save_capability AJAX Action
The EventON Action User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.14. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to grant EventON management capabilities and the uploadfiles capability to any non-administrator WordPress role or user, escalating their privileges within the site. The administrator role is protected by an early-return guard in updaterolecaps(), so only non-administrator roles and individual users can be targeted; however, the same unauthenticated exposure also allows attackers to enumerate all WordPress users with their IDs and display names, disclose role and user capability state along with nonce values, and tamper with event-to-user term assignments.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
EventON Action User (WordPress plugin)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.5.14 - Compensating control
Mitigate exposure of EventON Action User AJAX endpoints by restricting access to unauthenticated users at the web layer (e.g., WAF/ACL) until patched.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-10033?
CVE-2026-10033 has a severity score of 7.3, classified as high.
How do I fix CVE-2026-10033?
To fix CVE-2026-10033, update the EventON Action User plugin to version 2.5.15 or later.
What causes CVE-2026-10033?
CVE-2026-10033 is caused by a missing authorization check in the EventON Action User plugin, allowing unauthorized actions.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-10033?
All users of the EventON Action User plugin version 2.5.14 or earlier are affected by CVE-2026-10033.
What is the impact of CVE-2026-10033?
The impact of CVE-2026-10033 includes potential unauthorized privilege escalation for attackers.