Unauthenticated Data Exposure in WP Travel Engine Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-16737

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Travel Engine
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16737?

The WP Travel Engine plugin for WordPress before version 6.8.5 lacks proper authorization checks on unauthenticated cart actions. This loophole allows attackers to exploit the system by providing a booking identifier to access sensitive customer booking details and billing information. Additionally, attackers can modify existing customer booking records with their data, posing significant risks to privacy and data integrity.

Affected Version(s)

WP Travel Engine 0 < 6.8.5

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.

CVE-2026-16737 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1bc550f3-8b8f-42ac-aec9-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Usama Arshad
WPScan
.