CVE-2026-65486
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Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Event Post

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Event post <= 6.0.1 versions.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-65486
EUVD
EUVD-2026-48097

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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack event_post to 6.0.1 (inc)

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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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Executive Summary

This is an unauthenticated broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress Event post plugin versions 6.0.1 and below. It allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that require higher privileges due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks. The vulnerability is classified as low severity with a CVSS score of 5.3.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on your website, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized content changes, or other malicious activities. Since it is exploitable without authentication, it poses a significant risk for mass-exploit campaigns targeting thousands of websites.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Event post plugin to the latest version if available. If no patch exists, disable or remove the plugin until a fix is released. Consider using security plugins like Patchstack for temporary protection.

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