Denial of Service Vulnerability in WP MAPS PRO Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-18464

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Maps Pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-18464?

The WP MAPS PRO plugin for WordPress prior to version 6.1.3 lacks proper capability checks for certain AJAX actions. This oversights allows unauthenticated users to exploit these actions, leading to potential uncontrolled recursion. As a result, attackers may consume server resources excessively, potentially causing a denial of service. It is crucial for users of affected versions to update to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

WP MAPS PRO 0 < 6.1.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-18464 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/45d1c2c2-c5da-43b6-a982-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mohammad Aghdasi
WPScan
.