CVE-2026-16062: Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce < 5.3.7 - Contributor+ PHP Object Injection via Event Timeline and FAQ Content

Published Aug 2, 2026
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Updated

The Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.3.7 does not prevent the deserialization of user-controlled input in some of its event content fields, allowing users with Contributor-level access and above to inject PHP objects. No POP chain is present in the Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.3.7 itself, but if one is present via another installed Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.3.7 or , this could lead to actions such as arbitrary file deletion, sensitive data retrieval, or remote code execution. This is an incomplete fix of the Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.3.7's earlier object-injection advisories.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress plugin "Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce"<5.3.7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce WordPress plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.3.7

Event History

Aug 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-16062?

CVE-2026-16062 has a risk score of 51, indicating a moderate level of severity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-16062?

To fix CVE-2026-16062, update the Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce plugin to version 5.3.7 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-16062?

CVE-2026-16062 affects users with Contributor-level access or higher on WordPress sites using versions of the Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce plugin before 5.3.7.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16062?

CVE-2026-16062 is a PHP Object Injection vulnerability that allows unauthorized PHP object injection in event content fields.

5

Is there any active exploitation of CVE-2026-16062?

As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation related to CVE-2026-16062.

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