Description
The "quick setup" view presented to users after they first create an
event allows to set up the most critical parts of an event in just a few
clicks. This view did not properly check that the user has permission
to change configuration for the given event. An attacker could use a
well-timed request to create products, quotas, set bank transfer
configuration, or connect a stripe account to an event they do not have
access to.
Published: 2026-07-28
Score: 2.3 Low
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A missing authorization check in the quick setup view allows an attacker to execute privileged configuration changes on events they do not own. The attacker can create products, set quotas, configure bank transfer details, or link a Stripe account to the event. This flaw is an Authorization Bypass (CWE‑639) and directly undermines the integrity of event data.

Affected Systems

Pretix, by pretix GmbH, is affected by this vulnerability. The advisory does not specify which releases contain the issue, but the reference to release 2026‑6‑1 implies that newer versions address the flaw.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 2.3 indicates low severity, and the EPSS score of less than 1% shows a very low probability of exploitation. The flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack requires the attacker to be authenticated but lack proper event permissions, and it relies on a timely request to the quick setup interface. Since the exploitation path is limited and the existing security controls reduce the likelihood of attack, the overall risk remains low but non‑negligible.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 15:15 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade pretix to version 2026‑6‑1 or later, which contains the fix for the missing check.
  • Ensure that the quick setup view enforces event ownership checks before allowing changes.
  • Configure role‑based access controls to restrict the quick setup functionality to authorized event managers.
  • Enable detailed logging of configuration changes and set up alerts for unauthorized edits.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 15:15 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Pretix
Pretix pretix
Vendors & Products Pretix
Pretix pretix

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The "quick setup" view presented to users after they first create an event allows to set up the most critical parts of an event in just a few clicks. This view did not properly check that the user has permission to change configuration for the given event. An attacker could use a well-timed request to create products, quotas, set bank transfer configuration, or connect a stripe account to an event they do not have access to.
Title Missing authorization check in event quick setup view
Weaknesses CWE-639
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 2.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: rami.io

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-28T12:38:22.341Z

Reserved: 2026-07-28T07:28:14.113Z

Link: CVE-2026-18028

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-28T12:38:11.516Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-07-28T11:17:03.530

Modified: 2026-07-30T16:43:03.817

Link: CVE-2026-18028

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-03T15:30:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-639

    Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key