CVE-2026-8935

CVE-2026-8935 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The WP MAPS PRO WordPress plugin before 6.1.1 registers an unauthenticated AJAX action which, given a valid nonce that is publicly emitted on any frontend page enqueuing its map script, unconditionally creates an administrator account and returns a magic-login URL granting interactive admin access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8935?
The WP MAPS PRO WordPress plugin before 6.1.1 registers an unauthenticated AJAX action which, given a valid nonce that is publicly emitted on any frontend page enqueuing its map script, unconditionally creates an administrator account and returns a magic-login URL granting interactive admin access.
How severe is CVE-2026-8935?
CVE-2026-8935 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-8935 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8935?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-8935 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-8935 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36699.
When was CVE-2026-8935 published?
CVE-2026-8935 was published on 2026-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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