Record summary

CVE-2026-9701 has a selected CVSS score of 9.8 (critical).

Description

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.

Description source: CVE List

Exploitation context

CISA SSVC decision

ExploitationNone
AutomatableYes
Technical impactTotal

CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Jul 8, 2026 · Source: CVE List

Affected products and versions

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ProductSourceVersion rangeStatus

Default status: unaffected

CVE ListThrough 4.4.2affected

References

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