CVE-2026-3581: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in iandunn Basic Google Maps Placemarks
The Basic Google Maps Placemarks WordPress plugin up to version 1. 10. 7 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to modify stored map latitude and longitude options because the plugin does not properly verify user authorization before performing these actions. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and has a CVSS 3. 1 base score of 5. 3, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-3581 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Basic Google Maps Placemarks plugin for WordPress (versions up to 1.10.7). The plugin fails to verify that a user is authorized to modify map latitude and longitude options, enabling unauthenticated attackers to alter these stored settings. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 (medium severity). No vendor-provided patch or official remediation has been disclosed, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify the stored latitude and longitude options in the affected plugin. This could lead to incorrect or malicious map data being displayed on websites using the plugin. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability, but it affects the integrity of map data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the plugin's functionality or disabling it if possible to prevent unauthorized modifications.
CVE-2026-3581: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in iandunn Basic Google Maps Placemarks
Description
The Basic Google Maps Placemarks WordPress plugin up to version 1. 10. 7 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to modify stored map latitude and longitude options because the plugin does not properly verify user authorization before performing these actions. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and has a CVSS 3. 1 base score of 5. 3, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3581 is an authorization bypass vulnerability in the Basic Google Maps Placemarks plugin for WordPress (versions up to 1.10.7). The plugin fails to verify that a user is authorized to modify map latitude and longitude options, enabling unauthenticated attackers to alter these stored settings. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 (medium severity). No vendor-provided patch or official remediation has been disclosed, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify the stored latitude and longitude options in the affected plugin. This could lead to incorrect or malicious map data being displayed on websites using the plugin. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability, but it affects the integrity of map data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the plugin's functionality or disabling it if possible to prevent unauthorized modifications.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-05T01:33:08.674Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e077cc82d89c981f4f924c
Added to database: 4/16/2026, 5:46:52 AM
Last enriched: 4/16/2026, 6:02:49 AM
Last updated: 4/16/2026, 7:33:56 AM
Views: 3
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