CVE-2026-112861: WordPress Participants Database plugin <= 2.7.8.5 - Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability

Published Oct 20, 2026
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Updated

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in xnau webdesign Participants Database participants-database allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Participants Database: from n/a through 2.7.8.5.

Affected Software

1 affected component
xnau webdesign Participants Database<=2.7.8.5

Event History

Oct 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are within the affected range?

Participants Database installations are affected from an unspecified starting version through 2.7.8.5. The provided data does not identify a fixed version.

2

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The CVSS vector indicates network access is sufficient, exploitation has low complexity, and the attacker must have low-level privileges. No user interaction is required.

3

What is the expected impact if exploitation succeeds?

The issue is rated medium severity with low impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The described weakness is an authorization bypass through a user-controlled key.

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