CVE-2026-32583
Missing Authorization in Modern Events Calendar Allows Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-03-16
Last updated on: 2026-03-16
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| webnus_inc | modern_events_calendar | to 7.29.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-32583 is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress Modern Events Calendar plugin up to version 7.29.0. It occurs due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges.
This means that users without proper permissions can exploit the flaw to bypass security controls and access or manipulate features they should not be able to.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow unauthorized users to perform privileged actions on affected websites using the Modern Events Calendar plugin. However, the impact is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 5.3, indicating limited potential damage.
While it could be exploited in mass campaigns targeting many sites, it is unlikely to be widely exploited due to its low severity.
No official patch is currently available, so affected users should update the plugin when possible or seek help from hosting providers or developers to mitigate risks.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
This vulnerability is due to missing authorization checks in the Modern Events Calendar plugin up to version 7.29.0, allowing unauthenticated users to perform privileged actions.
Since no official patch is currently available, immediate mitigation steps include updating the plugin as soon as a patch is released, or seeking assistance from your hosting provider or developers to implement custom access control measures.
Additionally, consider using security services such as those offered by Patchstack to help protect affected sites.