CVE-2026-15148
Received Received - Intake

WP Events Manager Payment Verification Bypass

Publication date: 2026-08-07

Last updated on: 2026-08-07

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The WP Events Manager WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not verify that an incoming payment notification originates from the site's configured merchant account, nor that the paid amount matches the booking total, allowing unauthenticated users to mark any booking as paid without a legitimate payment reaching the merchant, including other users' bookings.

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Published
2026-08-07
Last Modified
2026-08-07
Generated
2026-08-07
AI Q&A
2026-08-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-15148
EUVD
EUVD-2026-54399

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_events_manager wp_events_manager to 2.2.5 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the WP Events Manager WordPress plugin before version 2.2.5 allows unauthenticated users to mark any booking as paid without a legitimate payment. The flaw occurs because the plugin does not verify if payment notifications come from the correct merchant account or match the booking total, enabling manipulation of booking statuses through an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR).

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the WP Events Manager plugin. If it is below 2.2.5, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files for version details.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass payment for events without actually paying, potentially leading to financial losses for the event organizer. It may also enable unauthorized access to modify booking details, including those of other users, causing confusion or misuse of event resources.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP Events Manager plugin to version 2.2.5 or later immediately. Review booking statuses for unauthorized changes and verify payment records match actual transactions.

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