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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Network-delivered XSS with no auth needed, user interaction required for script execution, scope change due to cross-origin browser impact.
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CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Event Tickets <= 5.29.2.1 versions.
AnalysisAI
Unauthenticated cross-site scripting in the Event Tickets WordPress plugin (versions ≤ 5.29.2.1) allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers by delivering a crafted link or triggering stored output. The scope-changed CVSS vector (S:C) indicates the injected script can operate outside the plugin's own execution boundary, enabling session theft, credential harvesting, or defacement against authenticated WordPress users who interact with affected pages. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | The vulnerable WordPress site must have the Event Tickets plugin (by Nexcess) installed and active at version 5.29.2.1 or earlier. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L positions this as a medium-high severity issue. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker identifies a public WordPress site running Event Tickets ≤ 5.29.2.1 and submits a ticket purchase or RSVP form with a payload such as a malicious script embedded in a name or comment field. When an authenticated WordPress administrator reviews the submission or loads the affected event page, the unsanitized script executes in their browser, enabling the attacker to steal the admin session cookie and gain full control of the WordPress instance. … |
| Remediation | Update the Event Tickets WordPress plugin to a version above 5.29.2.1 immediately; the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/event-tickets/vulnerability/wordpress-event-tickets-plugin-5-29-2-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability) should be consulted for the exact patched version once a release is confirmed. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours: immediately disable the Event Tickets plugin across all WordPress installations or-if operationally critical-restrict access to authenticated users only and audit access logs for exploitation attempts. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-65170
GHSA-58c6-r3gj-j8x2