Is CVE-2026-9701 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-9701 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-9701 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-9701 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-9701?

CVE-2026-9701 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-9701

CWE-289Published: July 8, 2026· Updated: Jul 8, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.27%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:18.4th

Official Description

The Eventer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an insecure password reset mechanism in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.2. The plugin stores a plaintext copy of the password reset key in the `eventer_verification_code` user meta field when a user requests a password reset. The plaintext key stored in `wp_usermeta` can be used with the plugin's custom reset action to set a new password for any user. Combined with another vulnerability such as SQL Injection (CVE-2026-9700), this makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract the plaintext reset key and take over any user account, including administrators. Note: The password reset function only works up to PHP version 7.4.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in the Eventer plugin for WordPress involves an insecure password reset mechanism, allowing unauthenticated attackers to take over user accounts. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a severe risk to user account confidentiality and integrity.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. Its remote exploitability (AV:N) and low attack complexity indicate that it could be easily exploited if a working exploit were to be developed.

Recommended Action

WordPress users with the Eventer plugin should update to version 4.4.3 or later to fix the insecure password reset mechanism. Additionally, ensure PHP version is above 7.4 if possible, as the password reset function only works up to PHP 7.4.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-9701 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.