CVE-2026-18466 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2e12d9cf-520a-4602-aeee-7dbc26f79951/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18466?

CVE-2026-18466 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). 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...

How severe is CVE-2026-18466?

CVE-2026-18466 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18466?

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