CVE-2026-1730: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in skirridsystems OS DataHub Maps
The OS DataHub Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to incorrect file type validation in the 'OS_DataHub_Maps_Admin::add_file_and_ext' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1730 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the OS DataHub Maps WordPress plugin caused by insufficient validation of uploaded file types in the 'OS_DataHub_Maps_Admin::add_file_and_ext' function. Authenticated attackers with Author-level privileges or higher can exploit this to upload malicious files, potentially enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.8.3. No official patch or remediation link is currently provided, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Author-level access or above to upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 reflects high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the OS DataHub Maps plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from skirridsystems regarding a security patch or official mitigation.
CVE-2026-1730: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in skirridsystems OS DataHub Maps
Description
The OS DataHub Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to incorrect file type validation in the 'OS_DataHub_Maps_Admin::add_file_and_ext' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1730 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the OS DataHub Maps WordPress plugin caused by insufficient validation of uploaded file types in the 'OS_DataHub_Maps_Admin::add_file_and_ext' function. Authenticated attackers with Author-level privileges or higher can exploit this to upload malicious files, potentially enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.8.3. No official patch or remediation link is currently provided, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with Author-level access or above to upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the WordPress site. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 reflects high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the OS DataHub Maps plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from skirridsystems regarding a security patch or official mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-31T19:01:42.116Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6981ab4df9fa50a62fae40d5
Added to database: 2/3/2026, 8:01:17 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:22:25 AM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 4:08:23 PM
Views: 105
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