Unauthorized Account Creation in Eventin WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-13171

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2026

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๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-13171?

The Eventin WordPress plugin prior to version 4.1.20 has a flaw that lacks proper authorization checks on its waiting-list registration handler. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to create WordPress user accounts linked to arbitrary email addresses, leading to potential misuse and injection of order records. It poses a significant risk, as it can enable malicious activities on affected WordPress sites.

Affected Version(s)

Eventin 0 < 4.1.20

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Sanjorn Keeratirungsan
WPScan
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