Vulnerability Description
The Eventin – Event Calendar, Tickets, Registration, Booking & WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.23. This is due to the `PermissionManager::manage_permissions()` function being registered as a callback on WordPress core's `map_meta_cap` filter and unconditionally returning the always-true `'exist'` primitive for every capability check whenever the evaluated user ID is 1, without scoping this behavior to plugin-specific capabilities. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers whose account is user ID 1, even subscribers, to pass every WordPress capability check, including `manage_options`, `edit_plugins`, `edit_themes`, `promote_users`, and `update_core`, thereby elevating their privileges to administrator-equivalent power and achieving full site takeover, including remote code execution via the plugin and theme editors. Exploitation is only impactful when user ID 1 has been deliberately demoted to a lower-privilege role as a common administrator-account hardening practice; on default installations where user ID 1 retains the administrator role, no incremental privilege gain occurs.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-event-solution/tags/4.1.21/core/Ac
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-event-solution/tags/4.1.21/core/Ac
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-event-solution/tags/4.1.21/core/Ad
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3689867%40wp-event-so
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ff48db43-9cfa-4dab-b25
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-75983?
CVE-2026-75983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Eventin – Event Calendar, Tickets, Registration, Booking & WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.23. This is due to the `...
How severe is CVE-2026-75983?
CVE-2026-75983 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-2026-75983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.