CVE-2026-18464 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

The WP MAPS PRO WordPress plugin before 6.1.3 does not perform a capability check in one of its AJAX actions, which is also available to unauthenticated users, and does not restrict the operation it dispatches, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trigger uncontrolled recursion that exhausts server resources, resulting in a Denial of Service.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/45d1c2c2-c5da-43b6-a982-5323fb8d9014/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18464?

CVE-2026-18464 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The WP MAPS PRO WordPress plugin before 6.1.3 does not perform a capability check in one of its AJAX actions, which is also available to unauthenticated users, and does not restrict the operation it d...

How severe is CVE-2026-18464?

CVE-2026-18464 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18464?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.