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CVE-2026-8935

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.27%

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CVE-2026-8935 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP MAPS PRO WordPress plugin before 6.1.1 registers an unauthenticated AJAX action which, given a valid nonce that is publicly emitted on any frontend page enqueuing its map script, unconditionally creates an administrator account and returns a magic-login URL granting interactive admin access.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP MAPS PRO WordPress plugin before 6.1.1 registers an unauthenticated AJAX action which, given a valid nonce that is publicly emitted on any frontend page enqueuing its map script, unconditionally creates an administrator account and returns a magic-login URL granting interactive admin access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.27%

18.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8935?
The WP MAPS PRO WordPress plugin before 6.1.1 registers an unauthenticated AJAX action which, given a valid nonce that is publicly emitted on any frontend page enqueuing its map script, unconditionally creates an administrator account and returns a magic-login URL granting interactive admin access.
How severe is CVE-2026-8935?
CVE-2026-8935 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8935?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST