CVE-2026-16265: CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in WP Maps
WP Maps WordPress plugin versions before 4.9.7 contain a vulnerability where an AJAX action lacks proper capability checks, allowing Subscriber-level users to trigger uncontrolled recursion. This leads to exhaustion of server resources and results in a Denial of Service condition. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-400 (Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) and has a CVSS score of 6.5 (medium severity). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Maps plugin for WordPress prior to version 4.9.7 does not enforce capability checks on one of its AJAX actions. This flaw allows users with Subscriber privileges to invoke an operation that causes uncontrolled recursion, consuming excessive server resources and causing a Denial of Service. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-400, indicating uncontrolled resource consumption. There is no known exploit in the wild and no vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with a Subscriber account can exploit this vulnerability to cause a Denial of Service by exhausting server resources through uncontrolled recursion. This disrupts availability of the affected WordPress site but does not impact confidentiality or integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber user capabilities if possible or monitor for unusual AJAX activity related to WP Maps.
CVE-2026-16265: CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in WP Maps
Description
WP Maps WordPress plugin versions before 4.9.7 contain a vulnerability where an AJAX action lacks proper capability checks, allowing Subscriber-level users to trigger uncontrolled recursion. This leads to exhaustion of server resources and results in a Denial of Service condition. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-400 (Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) and has a CVSS score of 6.5 (medium severity). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
WP Maps
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Maps plugin for WordPress prior to version 4.9.7 does not enforce capability checks on one of its AJAX actions. This flaw allows users with Subscriber privileges to invoke an operation that causes uncontrolled recursion, consuming excessive server resources and causing a Denial of Service. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-400, indicating uncontrolled resource consumption. There is no known exploit in the wild and no vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with a Subscriber account can exploit this vulnerability to cause a Denial of Service by exhausting server resources through uncontrolled recursion. This disrupts availability of the affected WordPress site but does not impact confidentiality or integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Subscriber user capabilities if possible or monitor for unusual AJAX activity related to WP Maps.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T08:44:36.115Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a757731bf8831d539df5ebf
Added to database: 08/07/2026, 06:12:01 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 15:57:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:32 UTC
Views: 68
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