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CVE-2026-14226 Easy Appointments CVE debrief

The Easy Appointments WordPress plugin before 3.12.28 does not require a sufficient capability on one of its appointment-listing REST endpoints, restricting it only to a capability that every authenticated user holds. This allows users with subscriber-level access to read all bookings on the site, including customer names, schedules, and statuses. The vulnerability is restricted to authenticated users with subscriber-level access, a relatively low privilege level. The technical impact is that an attacker could potentially access sensitive information about bookings on the site, which could be used to plan further attacks or gain additional insight into the site's operations. Site administrators should review the official advisory and ensure the plugin is updated to version 3.12.28 or later. They should also consider restricting access to appointment-listing REST endpoints to prevent unauthorized reading of bookings. The CVE record and NVD detail provide information about the vulnerability, but the scope of potentially affected deployments and configurations is not detailed. Defenders should verify the presence of the Easy Appointments WordPress plugin in their environment.

Vendor
Easy Appointments
Product
Easy Appointments WordPress plugin
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-30
Original CVE updated
2026-08-10
Advisory published
2026-07-30
Advisory updated
2026-08-10

Who should care

Site administrators using the Easy Appointments WordPress plugin should be aware of this vulnerability, especially those with subscriber-level users. The vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to booking information, which could be sensitive. Site administrators should review the official advisory and ensure the plugin is updated to version 3.12.28 or later. Additionally, they should consider restricting access to appointment-listing REST endpoints to prevent unauthorized reading of bookings. Security teams responsible for monitoring and incident response should also be aware of this vulnerability and prepare for potential exploitation attempts.

Technical summary

The Easy Appointments WordPress plugin before 3.12.28 does not require a sufficient capability on one of its appointment-listing REST endpoints, allowing users with subscriber-level access to read all bookings on the site. This includes customer names, schedules, and statuses. The vulnerability is restricted to authenticated users with subscriber-level access, which is a relatively low privilege level. The technical impact is that an attacker could potentially access sensitive information about bookings on the site, which could be used to plan further attacks or gain additional insight into the site's operations.

Defensive priority

Authenticated users with subscriber-level access may be able to read all bookings on the site.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the Easy Appointments WordPress plugin version and ensure it is updated to 3.12.28 or later.
  • Restrict access to appointment-listing REST endpoints to prevent unauthorized reading of bookings.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to booking data access.
  • 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.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail provide information about the vulnerability in the Easy Appointments WordPress plugin. The vulnerability allows users with subscriber-level access to read all bookings on the site, including customer names, schedules, and statuses. The source reference from WPScan provides additional context. However, the scope of potentially affected deployments and configurations is not detailed in the CVE record or NVD entry. Defenders should verify the presence of Easy Appointments WordPress plugin in their environment and review the official advisory for specific guidance on affected versions and configurations.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-14226 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-14226

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

  • CVE-2026-14226 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14226

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

Supplemental references

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.