CVE-2026-9701
The Eventer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an insecure password reset mechanism in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.2. The plugin stores a plaintext copy of the password reset key in the `eventer_verification_code` user meta field when a user requests a password reset. The plaintext key stored in `wp_usermeta` can be used with the plugin's custom reset action to set a new password for any user. Combined with another vulnerability such as SQL Injection (CVE-2026-9700), this makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract the plaintext reset key and take over any user account, including administrators. Note: The password reset function only works up to PHP version 7.4.
- Score
- CVSS 3.1 9.8 Critical
- Status
- Deferred - security@wordfence.com
- Published
- 2026-07-08
- Last modified
- 2026-07-08
- Weaknesses
- CWE-289
Affected products
References
- https://codecanyon.net/item/eventer-wordpress-event-manager-plugin/20972534
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bc656765-1eac-4a96-99e9-c22d64984923?source=cve
