CVE-2026-42744 WordPress Ads by WPQuads plugin <= 3.0.2 - Bypass Vulnerability vulnerability
Attackers can manipulate hidden fields to bypass validation in the Ads by WPQuads WordPress plugin, potentially altering ad behavior or bypassing restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-42744?
CVE-2026-42744 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ads by WPQuads, published on 27 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerability in Ads by WPQuads Ads by WPQuads quick-adsense-reloaded allows Manipulating Hidden Fields.This issue affects Ads by WPQuads: from n/a through <= 3.0.2.
Weakness: CWE-1284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42744?
How do I fix CVE-2026-42744?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42744 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-42744 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42744 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wp8r-g76w-ph6q.