CVE-2026-84742: CVE-2026-84742 - The Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 6.17.5 does not check the capability required to publish content before crea
The Events Calendar WordPress plugin before 6.17.5 does not check the capability required to publish content before creating or updating it through its REST API, allowing users wit... This is a low threat mapped to CVE-2026-84742; security leaders should validate exposure, prioritize patching, and verify compensatin...
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