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CVE-2026-8732

CriticalExploited

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.

Published May 29, 2026 · Updated Aug 21, 2026 · Also known as 65988550-d39d-40be-8d25-647e7237062d

Key Facts

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  • 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

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedMay 29, 2026n/aNot 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
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
wp-google-map-goldwordpress-pluginSee advisory6.1.1
WP Maps ProSee advisoryn/a

Patched Releases

wp-google-map-gold

6.1.1

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    May 29, 2026

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    May 29, 2026

  3. Last updated

    Aug 21, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

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