CVE-2026-114694 in Events Manager Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/24/2026
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pixelite Events Manager events-manager allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Events Manager: from n/a through 7.4.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/24/2026
The identified security flaw represents a classic instance of improper neutralization of input during web page generation, commonly categorized under the Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability class. Specifically, this is a Reflected XSS issue located within the Pixelite Events Manager plugin for WordPress, affecting versions ranging from n/a through 7.4.8. In this context, reflected cross-site scripting occurs when malicious scripts are embedded in URLs or form submissions and immediately returned to the user by the web application without proper sanitization. Unlike stored XSS where payloads are saved on the server, reflected XSS requires an attacker to lure a victim into clicking a specially crafted link that contains the malicious payload within its parameters.
From a technical perspective, the vulnerability stems from insufficient validation or encoding of user-supplied data before it is rendered in the HTML response. When the Events Manager plugin processes input related to event management features such as search queries, registration forms, or URL parameters, it fails to properly escape special characters like angle brackets, quotes, and ampersands. This allows an attacker to inject client-side scripts, typically JavaScript, which execute in the context of the victim's browser session. The lack of output encoding means that the web server treats the injected code as executable content rather than inert data, thereby bypassing same-origin policy protections inherent to modern browsers.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for both end-users and site administrators. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected website. This can lead to session hijacking, where the attacker steals authentication cookies or tokens to impersonate legitimate users. It also enables keylogging capabilities, allowing the capture of sensitive information such as login credentials entered into forms on the compromised site. Furthermore, attackers may use this vector to deface web pages, redirect users to malicious phishing sites, or perform actions on behalf of the victim without their consent, effectively compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the application's data.
In terms of industry standards classification, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'). The specific behavior falls under subcategories related to reflected XSS where input is not properly sanitized before being included in HTML output. From a tactical standpoint within the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this exploitation technique maps to T1059.007: JavaScript and potentially involves T1204.002: Malicious Link for initial access if combined with social engineering tactics to deliver the payload via phishing emails or compromised websites.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate remediation through software updates and defensive coding practices. The primary recommendation is to upgrade the Pixelite Events Manager plugin to version 7.5.0 or later, where this specific input handling flaw has been addressed by developers implementing proper output encoding functions such as esc_html_e() or wp_kses_post(). For environments unable to update immediately due to compatibility constraints, temporary mitigations include configuring a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block XSS payloads in HTTP request parameters. Additionally, enforcing strict Content Security Policy headers can help mitigate the impact by restricting the sources from which scripts are allowed to execute, thereby reducing the effectiveness of injected malicious code even if it manages to bypass input validation checks.