What the vulnerability does
01Description
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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Maps – Store Locator contains a SQL injection vulnerability in versions up to 4.9.1. An attacker can craft a malicious request to extract sensitive data from the site's database without authentication. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Extract sensitive data from the site's database, including user information and configuration details.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can read your database contents, potentially exposing user data, credentials, and site configuration.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 22, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
