Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22466 is a broken access control issue in the WordPress WP MapIt plugin through version 3.0.3. A logged-in user may be able to perform an action they should not be allowed to perform, causing limited integrity impact. It is not listed in CISA KEV, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a medium-priority WordPress plugin issue. It is unlikely to justify emergency response by itself, but sites with public registration, many contributors, or untrusted accounts should prioritize validation and remediation.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Chandni Patel WP MapIt, package wp-mapit, affecting versions through 3.0.3. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network exploitable, low attack complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low integrity impact, no confidentiality or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the WP MapIt plugin at version 3.0.3 or earlier. Because privileges are required, risk depends on whether untrusted or low-privileged users can authenticate to the site.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires a logged-in account but no user interaction. The public source bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or evidence of exploitation in the wild. KEV status is false.
Researcher notes
Available public details are sparse. The record identifies missing authorization and low integrity impact but does not describe the affected function, exploitability boundaries, fixed version, or vendor patch status. Avoid assuming broader impact without additional vendor or Patchstack detail.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP MapIt plugin and record installed versions.
- If WP MapIt is unnecessary, disable or remove it.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Limit creation of untrusted WordPress accounts until remediation is confirmed.
- Monitor plugin-related changes and suspicious low-privilege account activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether WP MapIt is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether the installed version is 3.0.3 or earlier.
- Review user roles and identify sites allowing untrusted authenticated users.
- Check Patchstack and CVE records for updated remediation details.
- Document remediation status and compensating controls for affected sites.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.