CVE-2026-18050
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Unauthenticated File Access in Events Manager WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-06

Last updated on: 2026-08-06

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Events Manager WordPress plugin before 7.4 does not perform any authorization check on a REST route that serves temporarily stored file uploads, allowing unauthenticated users to retrieve another user's in-progress upload when its temporary identifier is known. The identifier is high-entropy, is disclosed only to the uploader, and the file is removed on submission or by a scheduled cleanup, so a cross-user read is not achievable by guessing alone.

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Published
2026-08-06
Last Modified
2026-08-06
Generated
2026-08-06
AI Q&A
2026-08-06
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-18050
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53727

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Vendor Product Version / Range
events_manager events_manager to 7.4 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-18050 is a vulnerability in the Events Manager WordPress plugin before version 7.4. It allows unauthenticated users to access another user's pending file uploads if they know the temporary identifier. The identifier is high-entropy and only shared with the uploader, making it difficult to guess.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Events Manager plugin version is below 7.4. Inspect server logs for unauthorized access attempts to temporary file uploads via the vulnerable REST route. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

If you use the vulnerable plugin, an attacker could access your pending file uploads if they obtain the temporary identifier. This could lead to exposure of sensitive data you intended to upload. The files are automatically removed upon submission or cleanup, limiting exposure.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially violating GDPR or HIPAA if personal or health information is exposed. Compliance may be impacted due to unauthorized data disclosure during file uploads.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Events Manager plugin to version 7.4 or later immediately. Monitor for unusual file access patterns and restrict access to sensitive upload directories until patched.

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