Authorization Bypass in Basic Google Maps Placemarks Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-3581

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Basic Google Maps Placemarks
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-3581?

The Basic Google Maps Placemarks plugin for WordPress suffers from an authorization bypass vulnerability that enables unauthenticated attackers to alter stored map settings, including latitude and longitude parameters. This flaw arises from the plugin failing to adequately verify user permissions before permitting actions, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications and security risks for users relying on this functionality.

Affected Version(s)

Basic Google Maps Placemarks 0 <= 1.10.7

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3495944/basi...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Chawabhon Netisingha
.