CVE-2026-8732 CRITICAL

CVE-2026-8732: WP Maps Pro <= 6.1.0 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via Administrator Account Creation to wpgmp_temp_access_ajax AJAX Action

Vendor Flippercode
Product WP Maps Pro
Weakness CWE-306 · Missing auth
Published May 29, 2026
Last update May 29, 2026

CVSS base score

9.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Maps Pro versions 6.0.4 and earlier contain a missing authentication vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read, modify, or delete data on affected sites. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 6.0.4 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete site data without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can compromise your site's data and functionality without any credentials.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 29, 2026 CVE published
May 29, 2026 Record updated