CVE-2026-81759: WordPress WpEvently plugin <= 5.5.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Aug 28, 2026
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Updated

Contributor Broken Access Control in WpEvently <= 5.5.0 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress WpEvently<=5.5.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade WordPress WpEvently plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.6.0

Event History

Aug 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:33 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker needs Contributor-level permissions in WordPress. The attack can be performed remotely and does not require user interaction.

2

What is the potential impact?

The vulnerability can affect integrity and availability, while confidentiality is not impacted according to the supplied CVSS vector.

3

Which WpEvently versions are affected?

WpEvently versions 5.5.0 and earlier are affected.

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