What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1730?

CVE-2026-1730 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2026-1730?

OS DataHub Maps WordPress plugin contains a critical file upload vulnerability allowing attackers to upload malicious files, potentially compromising website integrity and data security.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-1730?

Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress installations using OS DataHub Maps plugin and document affected systems. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to block suspicious file uploads to plugin directories and disable the plugin if non-critical, or restrict upload functionality to trusted users only. Within 30 days: Monitor vendor security advisories for patch availability and establish a process for immediate deployment upon release; conduct security audit of affected WordPress instances for signs of compromise.

WordPress CVE-2026-1730

HIGH

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2026-02-03 security@wordfence.com

WordPress RCE

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 03, 2026 - 08:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The OS DataHub Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to incorrect file type validation in the 'OS_DataHub_Maps_Admin::add_file_and_ext' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

AnalysisAI

OS DataHub Maps (WordPress plugin) is affected by unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type (CVSS 8.8).

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affects OS DataHub Maps (WordPress plugin). The OS DataHub Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to incorrect file type validation in the 'OS_DataHub_Maps_Admin::add_file_and_ext' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Affected ProductsAI

Vendor: WordPress. Product: OS DataHub Maps (WordPress plugin).

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate file types by content. Store uploads outside web root. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.