CVE-2026-42732
Improper Input Validation in Ads by WPQuads
Publication date: 2026-05-27
Last updated on: 2026-05-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wpquads | quick-adsense-reloaded | to 3.0.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-1284 | The product receives input that is expected to specify a quantity (such as size or length), but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the quantity has the required properties. |
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability in Ads by WPQuads allows unauthenticated attackers to perform actions typically restricted to higher-privileged users, potentially granting admin access to the website.
Such unauthorized access could lead to manipulation or exposure of sensitive data, which may impact compliance with data protection standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA that require strict access controls and protection of personal data.
However, the provided information does not explicitly detail the direct effects on compliance with these standards.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-42732 is a Broken Authentication vulnerability in the WordPress Ads by WPQuads Plugin, specifically affecting versions 3.0.2 and earlier. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform actions that are normally restricted to users with higher privileges, potentially granting them admin access to the website.
This vulnerability is caused by improper validation of specified quantity in input, which leads to input data manipulation.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized administrative access to your WordPress website. This means they could manipulate site content, change settings, install malicious code, or disrupt the normal operation of your site.
Because the vulnerability allows unauthenticated access, it can be exploited remotely without any prior credentials, increasing the risk of mass exploitation campaigns targeting many websites.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the Ads by WPQuads Plugin to version 3.0.3 or later, as the issue is patched in that version.
Additionally, if you are a Patchstack user, you can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins to ensure timely patching.