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CVE-2026-8935: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in WP MAPS PRO

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8935cvecve-2026-8935cwe-269
Published: Mon Jun 15 2026 (06/15/2026, 06:00:02 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Product: WP MAPS PRO

Description

The WP MAPS PRO WordPress plugin before 6.1.1 registers an unauthenticated AJAX action which, given a valid nonce that is publicly emitted on any frontend page enqueuing its map script, unconditionally creates an administrator account and returns a magic-login URL granting interactive admin access.

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AILast updated: 06/15/2026, 08:15:16 UTC

Technical Analysis

The WP MAPS PRO plugin versions prior to 6.1.1 register an unauthenticated AJAX action that accepts a valid nonce publicly exposed on frontend pages loading the map script. This flaw allows an attacker to unconditionally create a new administrator account and receive a magic-login URL, granting interactive administrator access without authentication. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management). No CVSS score or official remediation level is currently provided, and no patch links are available. The vulnerability is not related to a cloud service and no known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.

Potential Impact

An attacker can gain unauthorized administrator-level access to a WordPress site running the vulnerable WP MAPS PRO plugin. This access allows full control over the site, including content modification, user management, and potential further compromise of the hosting environment. The vulnerability effectively bypasses authentication and privilege checks by leveraging a publicly available nonce and an unauthenticated AJAX endpoint.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin or disable it if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
WPScan
Date Reserved
2026-05-19T11:21:38.445Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a2fb1170b89be68886bdbc9

Added to database: 6/15/2026, 8:00:23 AM

Last enriched: 6/15/2026, 8:15:16 AM

Last updated: 6/15/2026, 9:44:18 AM

Views: 173

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