CVE-2026-4061
Geo Mashup <= 1.13.18 - Unauthenticated Time-Based SQL Injection via 'map_post_type' Parameter
Description
The Geo Mashup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Time-Based SQL Injection via the 'map_post_type' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.18. This is due to the `SearchResults` hook explicitly calling `stripslashes_deep($_POST)` which removes WordPress magic quotes protection, followed by the unsanitized `map_post_type` value being concatenated into an `IN(...)` clause without `esc_sql()` or `$wpdb->prepare()`. The 'any' branch of the same code correctly applies `array_map('esc_sql', ...)`, but the else branch does not. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database via a time-based blind approach. Exploitation requires the Geo Search feature to be enabled in plugin settings.
INFO
Published Date :
May 2, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 2, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Geo Mashup plugin.
- Enable Geo Search feature security.
- Sanitize user input for SQL queries.
- Use prepared statements for database queries.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Geo Mashup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Time-Based SQL Injection via the 'map_post_type' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.18. This is due to the `SearchResults` hook explicitly calling `stripslashes_deep($_POST)` which removes WordPress magic quotes protection, followed by the unsanitized `map_post_type` value being concatenated into an `IN(...)` clause without `esc_sql()` or `$wpdb->prepare()`. The 'any' branch of the same code correctly applies `array_map('esc_sql', ...)`, but the else branch does not. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database via a time-based blind approach. Exploitation requires the Geo Search feature to be enabled in plugin settings. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geo-mashup/trunk/geo-mashup-db.php#L1748 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geo-mashup/trunk/php/Hooks/SearchResults.php#L39 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geo-mashup/trunk/php/Search.php#L152 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3503627/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cc3cf6c5-643e-49ca-b09c-bd7cfec328ee?source=cve