CVE-2026-2694
Improper Capability Check in The Events Calendar Plugin Allows Data Modification
Publication date: 2026-02-25
Last updated on: 2026-02-25
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| the_events_calendar | the_events_calendar | to 6.15.16 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-285 | The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability due to improper capability checks on the 'can_edit' and 'can_delete' functions in all versions up to and including 6.15.16.
This flaw allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to modify or delete events, organizers, and venues through the REST API.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modification or deletion of event-related data within the WordPress site using The Events Calendar plugin.
Attackers with Contributor-level access or above can update or trash events, organizers, and venues, potentially causing data loss or disruption of event management.
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