Improper Access Control in Events Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-93662

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Events Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 September 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-93662?

The Events Manager plugin for WordPress prior to version 7.4.5 is vulnerable to improper access control. This vulnerability allows low-privileged users to manipulate owner values in event and location searches. As a result, these users can access unpublished, pending, or trashed content from other accounts, including sensitive information such as full street addresses. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version to prevent unauthorized access to their data.

Affected Version(s)

Events Manager 7.4.1 < 7.4.5

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-2026-93662 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5669c4e6-edec-4963-8eb9-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Karthik Ramakrishnan
WPScan
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