CVE-2026-8732
CriticalExploitedThe 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.
Published May 29, 2026 · Updated Aug 21, 2026 · Also known as 65988550-d39d-40be-8d25-647e7237062d
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-8732 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting wp-google-map-gold (wordpress-plugin), WP Maps Pro.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 29, 2026. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 1.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including wp-google-map-gold 6.1.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.9%
Higher than 78.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 29, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wp-google-map-goldwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 6.1.1 |
| WP Maps Pro | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
wp-google-map-gold
6.1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 29, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 29, 2026
Last updated
Aug 21, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/65988550-d39d-40be-8d25-647e7237062d?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/65988550-d39d-40be-8d25-647e7237062d?source=api-scan
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otherhttps://codecanyon.net/item/advanced-google-maps-plugin-for-wordpress/5211638
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: wp-google-map-gold (wordpress-plugin); WP Maps Pro. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 29, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including wp-google-map-gold 6.1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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