efore 1.7.8.5 and the Mobile Events Manager - Security Vulnerability (CVE-2026-88802)

AI enriched 42 days ago (2026-09-23 17:02 UTC)

Technical Summary

The MDJM Event Management WordPress plugin before 1.7.8.5 and the Mobile Events Manager WordPress plugin through 1.4.8.3 do not check a capability, a nonce or the type of the record before permanently deleting the post identified in a request to their playlist entry removal, allowing unauthenticated attackers to destroy arbitrary posts, pages and media attachments, bypassing the trash.

Potential Impact

Severity is HIGH (CVSS 7.5). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Medium based on low-bar exploit prerequisites.

Primary risk drivers: low-bar exploit prerequisites

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 74/100 (Elevated, Medium) with priority P3 Priority. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.