Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1650 affects the MDJM Event Management WordPress plugin. An unauthenticated attacker could delete custom event fields, potentially disrupting event data workflows. The issue is integrity-focused, not a data theft or full site takeover vulnerability based on available sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin issue. Prioritize sites using MDJM for active event operations, because deleted custom fields can disrupt business workflows. It is less urgent than remote code execution or credential theft, but should not wait for routine quarterly patching.
Technical view
The vulnerability is a missing authorization check (CWE-862) in the plugin’s custom_fields_controller function. Versions up to and including 1.7.8.1 are described as affected. CVSS is 5.3, network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, with low integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Public WordPress sites running MDJM Event Management versions up to and including 1.7.8.1 are the likely exposure. Sites not using this plugin are not affected. Source metadata contains some version-field inconsistency, so confirm against the plugin inventory and advisory text.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing is reported in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The issue can be triggered remotely without authentication, but the documented impact is limited to deletion of arbitrary custom event fields.
Researcher notes
The CVE description and Wordfence identify missing authorization in custom_fields_controller affecting versions through 1.7.8.1. The CVE affected-version object appears inconsistent, listing version “0” with default unaffected. Use advisory text, plugin code references, and repository changeset to validate scope.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for a release newer than 1.7.8.1.
- Update the MDJM Event Management plugin if a fixed version is available.
- If no fix is available, consider disabling the plugin temporarily.
- Back up event configuration and custom field data before remediation.
- Restore missing custom event fields from known-good backups if needed.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the MDJM Event Management plugin.
- Confirm installed plugin versions, prioritizing versions up to 1.7.8.1.
- Review event custom fields for unexpected deletion or configuration changes.
- Check web and WordPress logs for suspicious unauthenticated requests to plugin admin functionality.
- Monitor Wordfence, CVE, and WordPress plugin repository updates.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cb309336-5b35-45cf-9c58-4bb75d8a5cba?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mobile-dj-manager/trunk/includes/admin/pages/event-fields.php#L100CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mobile-dj-manager/tags/1.7.7/includes/admin/pages/event-fields.php#L100CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3464190%40mobile-dj-manager&new=3464190%40mobile-dj-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=CVE reference
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.