CVE-2026-14216: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar
Description
The Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 2.4.7 does not require authentication before processing its pending notification queue, allowing an unauthenticated user to force the dispatch of queued notifications and integration callbacks.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14216 is an improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287) in the Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.4.7. The plugin does not require authentication before processing its pending notification queue, enabling unauthenticated users to force the dispatch of queued notifications and integration callbacks. This flaw could be exploited to cause unintended information flow or denial of service by triggering notification dispatches without authorization.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to initiate the dispatch of queued notifications and integration callbacks, potentially leading to information disclosure or disruption of service. The CVSS score is 6.5 (medium severity), indicating a moderate impact with no confidentiality loss but integrity and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is currently confirmed. Users should monitor the vendor advisory for updates regarding a patch or official remediation. Until a fix is available, restricting access to the plugin's notification processing endpoints or disabling the plugin if feasible may reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-30T11:19:43.864Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8e82b9acd9273b4979d442
Added to database: 08/26/2026, 06:07:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 13:13:54 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 06:48:15 UTC
Views: 46
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