CVE-2026-8732 Details
Description
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.
A vulnerability in the WP Maps Pro plugin for WordPress, present in all versions through 6.1.0, allows for privilege escalation by enabling unauthenticated users to create administrator accounts. This issue arises because the wpgmp_temp_access_ajax AJAX action is registered with wp_ajax_nopriv_ and is only protected by a nonce check using the fc-call-nonce nonce. This nonce is publicly available on every frontend page, making the protection ineffective. Exploiting this vulnerability involves invoking the wpgmp_temp_access_support handler with check_temp set to false, which triggers the creation of a new WordPress user with administrator privileges. The attacker is then provided with a login URL that, when accessed, authenticates them as the new administrator, leading to complete control over the site.
Users are advised to update the WP Maps Pro plugin to version 6.1.1 or a newer patched version.
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Assessed May 29, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-306 | Missing Authentication for Critical Function | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WP Maps Pro | <= 6.1.0 (semver) |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 29, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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