CVE-2026-19798 Details
Description
The Wp Map Block plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the set_status() and bulk() functions in the Maps_Controller REST controller in versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. The plugin's permission_callback (can_edit()) only verifies current_user_can('edit_posts') and performs no object-level ownership check or verification of publish-level capabilities, while the handlers pass the caller-controlled map ID directly to wp_update_post() (and wp_delete_post() in the bulk delete branch) to change post_status between publish and draft. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to publish or unpublish (and bulk-delete) any wpmb_map post, including maps owned by administrators, which hides published maps from all public pages site-wide or forces draft maps to become publicly visible.
A vulnerability exists in the WP Map Block plugin for WordPress, in versions through 3.0.0, allowing unauthorized data modification. This issue arises from a missing capability check in the Maps_Controller REST controller's set_status() and bulk() functions. The plugin's permission callback only verifies if a user can edit posts, without checking object ownership or publish-level capabilities. As a result, authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can manipulate the status of any wpmb_map post, including those owned by administrators. This vulnerability enables them to publish, unpublish, or bulk-delete these maps, disrupting their visibility on public pages across the site.
Users are advised to update the WP Map Block plugin to version 3.1.0 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed Oct 16, 2026CISA-ADP
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Wp Map Block | <= 3.0.0 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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