CVE-2026-15148: WP Events Manager < 2.2.5 - Unauthenticated Payment Bypass and Booking Status Update via IDOR
The WP Events Manager WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not verify that an incoming payment notification originates from the site's configured merchant account, nor that the paid amount matches the booking total, allowing unauthenticated users to mark any booking as paid without a legitimate payment reaching the merchant, including other users' bookings.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
wordpress/wp-events-managerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.2.5
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-15148?
The severity of CVE-2026-15148 is medium, rated at 5.3.
How do I fix CVE-2026-15148?
To fix CVE-2026-15148, update the WP Events Manager plugin to version 2.2.5 or later.
What risk does CVE-2026-15148 pose?
CVE-2026-15148 allows unauthenticated users to mark any booking as paid, resulting in potential financial fraud.
What versions of WP Events Manager are affected by CVE-2026-15148?
CVE-2026-15148 affects all versions of WP Events Manager prior to 2.2.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-15148?
CVE-2026-15148 is an unauthenticated payment bypass and booking status update vulnerability via Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR).