CVE-2026-18466
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.4
Exploit probability—
ProductWP Maps
PublishedAug 19, 2026
First seenAug 19, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-284Improper access control
How to fix
Update
- WP Maps4.9.8 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WP Maps | v < 4.9.8 | 4.9.8 |
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