CVE-2026-22466 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-22466: WordPress WP MapIt plugin <= 3.0.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Chandni Patel
Product WP MapIt
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published January 22, 2026
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Chandni Patel WP MapIt wp-mapit allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP MapIt: from n/a through <= 3.0.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP MapIt versions 3.0.3 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify data they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires a valid WordPress account but no special interaction. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.0.3 to prevent unauthorized data changes.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify data in the plugin without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter plugin data, potentially corrupting maps or settings.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 22, 2026 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated