CVE-2026-81802: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Magepeople inc. WpEvently
CVE-2026-81802 is an unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in Magepeople inc.'s WpEvently plugin versions up to 5.6.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls through a user-controlled key, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data manipulation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-81802) in WpEvently versions up to 5.6.0 is classified as CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key). It involves unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR), allowing attackers to bypass authorization mechanisms by manipulating user-controlled keys. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but integrity and availability impacts are low and high respectively. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor remediation or patch is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability without authentication to bypass authorization controls, potentially causing unauthorized integrity and availability impacts on the affected system. Confidentiality is not impacted. The vulnerability could allow unauthorized modification or disruption of data or services within WpEvently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is documented, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-81802: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in Magepeople inc. WpEvently
Description
CVE-2026-81802 is an unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in Magepeople inc.'s WpEvently plugin versions up to 5.6.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls through a user-controlled key, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data manipulation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-81802) in WpEvently versions up to 5.6.0 is classified as CWE-639 (Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key). It involves unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR), allowing attackers to bypass authorization mechanisms by manipulating user-controlled keys. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but integrity and availability impacts are low and high respectively. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor remediation or patch is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability without authentication to bypass authorization controls, potentially causing unauthorized integrity and availability impacts on the affected system. Confidentiality is not impacted. The vulnerability could allow unauthorized modification or disruption of data or services within WpEvently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary workaround is documented, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected plugin or disabling it if feasible to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T12:24:38.075Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a9fbb52acd9273b49440977
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 07:37:54 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 07:53:16 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 07:53:16 UTC
Views: 4
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