CVE-2026-116394
Received Received - Intake

Improper Neutralization of HTML Tags in WpEvently mage-eventpress

Publication date: 2026-10-26

Last updated on: 2026-10-26

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Magepeople inc. WpEvently mage-eventpress allows Code Injection.This issue affects WpEvently: from n/a through 5.7.9.

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Published
2026-10-26
Last Modified
2026-10-26
Generated
2026-10-26
AI Q&A
2026-10-26
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-116394
EUVD
EUVD-2026-109969

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Magepeople inc. WpEvently 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-80 The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.

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Executive Summary

This is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Magepeople inc. WpEvently mage-eventpress plugin for WordPress. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts or unwanted content into web pages by exploiting improper neutralization of HTML tags. The flaw exists in versions up to 5.7.9 and enables code injection without requiring authentication.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of the WpEvently plugin. If it is version 5.7.9 or earlier, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files in the /wp-content/plugins/ directory for version details.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could inject ads, scams, malware links, or other malicious content into your website pages. This could damage your site's reputation, mislead visitors, or even distribute malware to users. Since no authentication is required, the risk is higher as anyone could exploit it remotely.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the WpEvently plugin to version 5.7.10 or later. If updating is not possible, contact your hosting provider or web developer for assistance. Enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins if using Patchstack.

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