CVE-2026-42689
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Race Condition in Events Manager Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Pixelite Events Manager events-manager allows Leveraging Race Conditions.This issue affects Events Manager: from n/a through 7.4.7.

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Published
2026-10-12
Last Modified
2026-10-12
Generated
2026-10-13
AI Q&A
2026-10-12
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-42689
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97734

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Pixelite Events Manager 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-362 The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.

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Executive Summary

This is a Race Condition vulnerability in the Pixelite Events Manager plugin for WordPress. It occurs when the software accesses shared resources without proper synchronization, allowing attackers to exploit timing gaps to bypass security checks like reusing discount codes. The issue requires no authentication to exploit and is classified as having low severity with a CVSS score of 3.7.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this race condition vulnerability requires manual code review or monitoring for unusual behavior like duplicate discount code usage. Check plugin version (7.4.8 or below) and audit event registration flows for improper synchronization. No automated commands are provided in available resources.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to bypass security measures, such as reusing discount codes or performing unauthorized actions. However, the risk is considered low due to the vulnerability's low severity and the unlikelihood of exploitation.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly impact compliance with GDPR or HIPAA as it is a low-severity race condition affecting discount code reuse in a WordPress plugin. No evidence suggests it leads to unauthorized data access or processing violations required for these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Events Manager plugin to the latest version if available. If no patch exists, disable the plugin or restrict access to sensitive functions like discount codes. Contact your hosting provider or developer for assistance as no official fix is specified.

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