CVE-2026-8732: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in flippercode WP Maps Pro
The WP Maps Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation via Administrator Account Creation in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0. This is due to the wpgmp_temp_access_ajax AJAX action being registered with wp_ajax_nopriv_ and protected only by a nonce check using the fc-call-nonce nonce, which is publicly embedded into every frontend page via wp_localize_script as the nonce field of the wpgmp_local JavaScript object, rendering the check ineffective as an access control mechanism. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke the wpgmp_temp_access_support handler with check_temp=false, which unconditionally creates a new WordPress user with the hardcoded role of administrator via wp_insert_user() and returns a magic login URL that, when visited, calls wp_set_auth_cookie() to fully authenticate the attacker as the newly created administrator, resulting in complete site takeover.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP Maps Pro plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) in the wpgmp_temp_access_ajax AJAX action, which is registered with wp_ajax_nopriv_ and protected only by a publicly exposed nonce. This allows unauthenticated attackers to invoke the wpgmp_temp_access_support handler with a parameter that causes the plugin to unconditionally create a new WordPress user with administrator privileges via wp_insert_user(). The attacker then receives a magic login URL that sets the authentication cookie, fully authenticating the attacker as the newly created administrator. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 6.1.0 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, indicating critical severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete site takeover by unauthenticated attackers. They can create an administrator account and authenticate as that user without any legitimate credentials, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to disable or remove the WP Maps Pro plugin or restrict access to the affected AJAX action if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-8732: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in flippercode WP Maps Pro
Description
The WP Maps Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation via Administrator Account Creation in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.0. This is due to the wpgmp_temp_access_ajax AJAX action being registered with wp_ajax_nopriv_ and protected only by a nonce check using the fc-call-nonce nonce, which is publicly embedded into every frontend page via wp_localize_script as the nonce field of the wpgmp_local JavaScript object, rendering the check ineffective as an access control mechanism. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke the wpgmp_temp_access_support handler with check_temp=false, which unconditionally creates a new WordPress user with the hardcoded role of administrator via wp_insert_user() and returns a magic login URL that, when visited, calls wp_set_auth_cookie() to fully authenticate the attacker as the newly created administrator, resulting in complete site takeover.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP Maps Pro plugin for WordPress suffers from a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) in the wpgmp_temp_access_ajax AJAX action, which is registered with wp_ajax_nopriv_ and protected only by a publicly exposed nonce. This allows unauthenticated attackers to invoke the wpgmp_temp_access_support handler with a parameter that causes the plugin to unconditionally create a new WordPress user with administrator privileges via wp_insert_user(). The attacker then receives a magic login URL that sets the authentication cookie, fully authenticating the attacker as the newly created administrator. This vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 6.1.0 and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, indicating critical severity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in complete site takeover by unauthenticated attackers. They can create an administrator account and authenticate as that user without any legitimate credentials, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to disable or remove the WP Maps Pro plugin or restrict access to the affected AJAX action if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-16T10:10:10.883Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a19333de29bf47b509b31bb
Added to database: 5/29/2026, 6:33:33 AM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 6:48:34 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 6:13:15 PM
Views: 19
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