CVE-2026-42744 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-42744: WordPress Ads by WPQuads plugin <= 3.0.2 - Bypass Vulnerability vulnerability

Vendor Ads By Wpquads
Product Ads by WPQuads
Weakness CWE-1284
Published May 27, 2026
Last update May 27, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerability in Ads by WPQuads Ads by WPQuads quick-adsense-reloaded allows Manipulating Hidden Fields.This issue affects Ads by WPQuads: from n/a through <= 3.0.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Ads by WPQuads versions 3.0.2 and earlier contain a vulnerability allowing network-based attackers to modify site data and disrupt service without authentication. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation in the plugin's core functionality. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.0.2 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify site content and cause service disruption without needing to log in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter your site's data and cause downtime without credentials.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 27, 2026 CVE published
May 27, 2026 Record updated

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