CVE-2026-18466
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CVE-2026-18466 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WP Maps | < 4.9.8 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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