CVE-2026-8935 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9bad9fc1-5032-45dc-983f-ba2dd7092385/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8935?

CVE-2026-8935 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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, unconditionall...

How severe is CVE-2026-8935?

CVE-2026-8935 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8935?

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