CVE-2026-16063 - Before 5 Plugin
CVE-2026-16063
The Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.3.7 does not sanitise or escape event timeline content submitted by users with post-editing access before storing it and rendering it on the public event page, allowing users with the Author role and above to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the browser of any visitor viewing the event, including administrators.
CVE-2026-16063
UNKNOWN
CVSS 0.0
Published 2026-08-02
Updated 2026-08-02
AI Risk Low (8/100)
Active Exploit: No strong signal
Published Exploit: No public exploit references
Priority: P5 Monitor
Severity Band
UNKNOWN
CVSS Vector
Unspecified
Affected Components
2
Reference Links
1
AI Risk Engine
Low (8/100)
Exploitability
High
Active Exploitation
No strong signal
Published Exploit Status
No public exploit references
AI Context
Machine-generated threat intelligence
AI
Updated 22 hours ago
AI enriched 22 hours ago (2026-08-02 20:28 UTC)
Technical Summary
The Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 5.3.7 does not sanitise or escape event timeline content submitted by users with post-editing access before storing it and rendering it on the public event page, allowing users with the Author role and above to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the browser of any visitor viewing the event, including administrators.
Potential Impact
Severity is UNKNOWN (CVSS 0.0). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.
Exploitability Assessment
Exploitability is assessed as High based on remote code execution potential.
Primary risk drivers: remote code execution potential
Mitigation Recommendations
Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.
Detection & Monitoring
Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.
Business Impact Lens
AI risk score 8/100 (Low, High) with priority P5 Monitor. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.