CVE-2026-84742
Low
Description
The Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 6.17.5 does not check the capability required to publish content before creating or updating it through its REST API, allowing users with a role that cannot normally publish, such as contributor, to publish content directly and bypass editorial review.
SeverityLow
CVSS2.7
Exploit probability—
Product
The Events Calendar
PublishedSep 23, 2026
First seenSep 23, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization
How to fix
Update
- The Events Calendar6.17.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| The Events Calendar | 6.15.0 ≤ v < 6.17.5 | 6.17.5 |
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