What the vulnerability does
01Description
The LatePoint – Calendar Booking Plugin for Appointments and Events plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the load_step() function in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view booking information including customer names, email addresses, phone numbers, appointment times, and service details.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
LatePoint versions up to 5.2.6 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive information through the plugin's API or interface. No user interaction is required. The vulnerability exposes confidential data but does not allow modification or service disruption. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 5.2.6.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive information from the plugin without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Confidential booking, appointment, or user data may be exposed to unauthenticated visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 12, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated