CVE-2026-2580: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in flippercode WP Maps – Store Locator,Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Listing,Directory & Filters
The WP Maps – Store Locator,Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Listing,Directory & Filters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘orderby’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-2580 is a SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the WP Maps – Store Locator, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, Listing, Directory & Filters WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'orderby' parameter, which is not properly escaped or prepared in SQL queries, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks. This can be exploited to extract sensitive data from the backend database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.9.1. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector. Given the unauthenticated nature and high CVSS score, this represents a significant risk to affected WordPress sites using this plugin version.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling or removing the affected plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-2580: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in flippercode WP Maps – Store Locator,Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Listing,Directory & Filters
Description
The WP Maps – Store Locator,Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Listing,Directory & Filters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the ‘orderby’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2580 is a SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the WP Maps – Store Locator, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, Listing, Directory & Filters WordPress plugin. The flaw exists in the handling of the 'orderby' parameter, which is not properly escaped or prepared in SQL queries, enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks. This can be exploited to extract sensitive data from the backend database. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 4.9.1. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild or available patches at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to perform time-based SQL Injection attacks, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability according to the CVSS vector. Given the unauthenticated nature and high CVSS score, this represents a significant risk to affected WordPress sites using this plugin version.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling or removing the affected plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-16T10:43:01.261Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69c07babf4197a8e3bc82349
Added to database: 3/22/2026, 11:30:51 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:43:10 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 8:31:59 AM
Views: 136
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