CVE-2026-15229: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Pinpoint Booking System
The Pinpoint Booking System WordPress plugin through 2.9.9.6.9 does not validate the booking price on the server side, allowing unauthenticated users to create bookings at an arbitrary price (including zero) and, by selecting a specific payment method, obtain an instantly-approved reservation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15229 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in the Pinpoint Booking System WordPress plugin through version 2.9.9.6.9. The plugin fails to validate booking prices on the server side, enabling unauthenticated attackers to create bookings at arbitrary prices, including free bookings. Additionally, by choosing specific payment methods, attackers can bypass payment approval processes and secure instantly-approved reservations.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability to create bookings at manipulated prices, potentially bypassing payment requirements and obtaining free or unauthorized reservations. This could lead to financial loss and abuse of the booking system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting payment methods or booking capabilities to authenticated users as a temporary measure if feasible.
CVE-2026-15229: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in Pinpoint Booking System
Description
The Pinpoint Booking System WordPress plugin through 2.9.9.6.9 does not validate the booking price on the server side, allowing unauthenticated users to create bookings at an arbitrary price (including zero) and, by selecting a specific payment method, obtain an instantly-approved reservation.
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15229 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in the Pinpoint Booking System WordPress plugin through version 2.9.9.6.9. The plugin fails to validate booking prices on the server side, enabling unauthenticated attackers to create bookings at arbitrary prices, including free bookings. Additionally, by choosing specific payment methods, attackers can bypass payment approval processes and secure instantly-approved reservations.
Potential Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability to create bookings at manipulated prices, potentially bypassing payment requirements and obtaining free or unauthorized reservations. This could lead to financial loss and abuse of the booking system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor vendor communications for updates and consider restricting payment methods or booking capabilities to authenticated users as a temporary measure if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-09T11:07:35.406Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7972acbf8831d5392fafb1
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 06:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 07:31:48 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 01:54:37 UTC
Views: 6
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