CVE-2026-42662
Description
Unauthenticated bypass vulnerability in Event Tickets plugin for WordPress <= 5.27.5 allows attackers to bypass restrictions.
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Unauthenticated bypass vulnerability in Event Tickets plugin for WordPress <= 5.27.5 allows attackers to bypass restrictions.
Vulnerability
The Event Tickets plugin for WordPress is affected by an unauthenticated bypass vulnerability in versions up to 5.27.5. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass certain restrictions without authentication. [1]
Exploitation
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted HTTP request to the vulnerable plugin. No user interaction or privileges are required. The exact steps are not publicly detailed, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation enables an attacker to bypass security restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized actions such as modifying ticket data or accessing restricted functionality. The precise impact depends on the bypassed restrictions. [1]
Mitigation
The vulnerability is resolved in version 5.27.6.1. Users are advised to update to this version or later. For those unable to update immediately, Patchstack provides a mitigation rule to block attacks. [1]
AI Insight generated on Jun 15, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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