Vulnerability Description
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.15.17 via the 'ajax_create_import' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/the-events-calendar/tags/6.15.17/src/
- https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2026-3585/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/92e404ab-fe2b-45b3-b8f
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-3585?
CVE-2026-3585 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.15.17 via the 'ajax_create_import' function. This makes it possible for authenticat...
How severe is CVE-2026-3585?
CVE-2026-3585 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-3585?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.