Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a high-severity WordPress plugin issue in WP Maps. An unauthenticated visitor may be able to query sensitive database data through an improperly handled ordering parameter. Sites using the plugin at version 4.9.1 or earlier should treat this as urgent, especially if the map or directory features are publicly reachable.
Executive priority
High priority for internet-facing WordPress sites using this plugin. The main business risk is unauthorized access to database contents, potentially including user, customer, or operational data. Address during the next urgent patch cycle or sooner for high-value public sites.
Technical view
CVE-2026-2580 is a time-based SQL injection in the plugin’s `orderby` parameter. The CVE description attributes it to insufficient escaping and inadequate SQL query preparation. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5: network exploitable, low complexity, no authentication or user interaction, with high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Public WordPress sites running WP Maps – Store Locator, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, Listing, Directory & Filters versions up to and including 4.9.1 are the likely exposure set. Exposure depends on whether vulnerable plugin functionality is installed and reachable.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and network reachable, which increases practical risk. The described impact is sensitive database information extraction through time-based SQL injection, not direct system takeover.
Researcher notes
The references identify relevant plugin source locations in version 4.9.1 and a Wordfence vulnerability record. The provided materials do not include a named patched version or exploitation evidence. Avoid assuming remediation beyond vendor guidance, upgrade availability, or temporary exposure reduction.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the WP Maps plugin and version.
- Prioritize sites running version 4.9.1 or earlier.
- Check Wordfence, WordPress plugin, and vendor guidance for a fixed release.
- Update the plugin when a trusted fixed version is available.
- Restrict or disable exposed map/listing functionality if immediate update is unavailable.
- Review web application firewall coverage for SQL injection detection.
Validation and detection
- Confirm plugin name and installed version in WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Identify whether public pages use WP Maps listing, directory, or map features.
- Review logs for unusual requests involving the `orderby` parameter.
- Check database access logs for abnormal timing or query patterns, if available.
- Verify remediation by confirming a vendor-recognized fixed version is installed.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8d954868-eff2-497d-84e7-cc42da8a4c6f?source=cveCVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.1/core/class.tabular.php#L780CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.1/classes/wpgmp-helper.php#L127CVE reference
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.1/wp-google-map-plugin.php#L77CVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.