CVE-2026-92966
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Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in LatePoint WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-01

Last updated on: 2026-10-01

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The The Appointment Booking Plugin – LatePoint | Calendar & Scheduling for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.0. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes. The payload is planted during the unauthenticated booking flow and triggered when the Customer Cabinet block rendered by render_customer_dashboard() outputs the stored name into the content stream, where WordPress core's do_shortcode filter at priority 11 re-parses and executes it.

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Published
2026-10-01
Last Modified
2026-10-01
Generated
2026-10-01
AI Q&A
2026-10-01
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-92966
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90479

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Vendor Product Version / Range
latepoint appointment_booking_plugin to 5.7.0 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes in the Appointment Booking Plugin for WordPress. It occurs due to improper validation of user input before running do_shortcode, enabling code execution during the booking process when the Customer Cabinet block renders stored names.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes via the LatePoint plugin. Check WordPress sites running the plugin versions up to 5.7.0 for unexpected shortcode execution in customer names or booking flows. Inspect server logs for unusual do_shortcode activity or payloads in user input fields.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your WordPress site, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or defacing your website. Since it requires no authentication, any visitor could trigger the attack.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the LatePoint plugin to the latest version beyond 5.7.0 immediately. If an update is unavailable, disable the plugin temporarily. Review server logs for signs of exploitation and remove any malicious shortcodes or payloads found in customer data.

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