What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Stephen Harris Event Organiser event-organiser allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Event Organiser: from n/a through <= 3.12.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Event Organiser through version 3.12.8 fails to properly check user permissions before allowing access to certain functionality. A logged-in user with low privileges can read data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active user account but no special interaction from the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data they should not have permission to access.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Logged-in users can view private or restricted event data not intended for their role.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 30, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated