CVE-2026-14550
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Unauthenticated Reservation Creation in WPCafe WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-26

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The WPCafe WordPress plugin before 3.0.18 does not perform an authorization check when creating a reservation through its REST API, verifying only a publicly available nonce, allowing unauthenticated users to submit reservations with an arbitrary approval status and bypass the administrator moderation workflow.

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Published
2026-08-26
Last Modified
2026-08-26
Generated
2026-09-16
AI Q&A
2026-08-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-14
NVD
CVE-2026-14550
EUVD
EUVD-2026-66270

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wpcafe wpcafe to 3.0.18 (exc)

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Exploitability

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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

The WPCafe WordPress plugin before version 3.0.18 has a flaw in its REST API that allows unauthenticated users to create reservations without proper authorization. The plugin only checks a publicly available nonce instead of verifying user permissions, enabling attackers to submit reservations with any approval status and bypass the admin moderation process.

Detection Guidance

Check for unauthorized reservations in the WPCafe plugin by reviewing database entries or admin panels. Look for submissions with arbitrary approval statuses. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to flood your reservation system with unauthorized bookings, bypassing your approval process. It may lead to spam reservations, resource misuse, or denial of service if the system becomes overwhelmed with fake entries.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by allowing unauthorized data submissions through the reservation system. Unauthenticated users could manipulate reservation approvals, potentially leading to unauthorized access or processing of personal data without proper consent or controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WPCafe plugin to version 3.0.18 or later to address the authorization flaw. If immediate update is not possible, disable the plugin or restrict access to its REST API endpoints.

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