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CVE-2026-14205

WP Events Manager WordPress plugin authentication bypass

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.48%
  1. Published7 Aug 2026

Description

The WP Events Manager WordPress plugin before 2.2.5 does not validate the requested quantity when registering for a paid event and computes the price from the attacker-controlled quantity, allowing any authenticated user to create a completed booking for a paid event without making a payment.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-14205 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-14205 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.48%.

How severe is CVE-2026-14205?

CVE-2026-14205 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-14205?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.