CVE-2026-18466

WP Maps < 4.9.8 - Subscriber+ Unlimited Autoloaded Option Creation

Published Aug 19, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The WP Maps WordPress plugin before 4.9.8 does not perform a capability check, nor validate a nonce, in one of its AJAX actions, allowing users with a Subscriber account to create an unlimited number of options in the database, each of which is loaded on every page request.

Remediation

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Metrics ssvc

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

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Weaknesses CWE-284
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}

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First Time appeared Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Wp Maps
Wp Maps wp Maps
Vendors & Products Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Wp Maps
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Description The WP Maps WordPress plugin before 4.9.8 does not perform a capability check, nor validate a nonce, in one of its AJAX actions, allowing users with a Subscriber account to create an unlimited number of options in the database, each of which is loaded on every page request.
Title WP Maps < 4.9.8 - Subscriber+ Unlimited Autoloaded Option Creation
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Aug 19, 2026, 4:18 PM
Reserved
Jul 31, 2026, 8:01 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 19, 2026, 6:17 AM
Modified
Nov 9, 2026, 8:10 PM