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CVE-2026-112844 Arraytics CVE debrief

A Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in WP Event Solution plugin for WordPress allows Stored XSS, affecting versions from n/a through 4.1.26. The vulnerability enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, potentially impacting website integrity and user trust. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation to prevent potential security breaches. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 7.1, indicating a significant risk to affected systems. The WP Event Solution plugin is widely used for event management on WordPress sites, making it a critical target for attackers.

Vendor
Arraytics
Product
WP Event Solution
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-24
Original CVE updated
2026-10-24
Advisory published
2026-10-24
Advisory updated
2026-10-24

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the WP Event Solution plugin should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches or mitigations for the WP Event Solution plugin vulnerability, as it allows Stored XSS attacks.

  • Potential for malicious script injection into web pages
  • Possible impact on website integrity and user trust

Technical summary

The WP Event Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks. The vulnerability affects versions from n/a through 4.1.26 and allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 7.1, indicating a significant risk to affected systems. The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected website. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches or mitigations.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify WP Event Solution plugin version and apply patches or mitigations if necessary
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to the plugin
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-24T08:16:51.160Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry offers a basic assessment of the vulnerability, but additional details about the vulnerability's impact and potential mitigations are not provided. Defenders should verify the vulnerability's existence and assess exposure using alternative sources.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-112844 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-112844

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-112844 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-112844

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.