VDB-366020 · CVE-2026-42732 · GCVE-0-2026-42732

WPQuads Ads Plugin up to 3.0.2 on WordPress improper validation of specified quantity in input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WPQuads Ads Plugin up to 3.0.2 on WordPress and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to improper validation of specified quantity in input. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-42732. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WPQuads Ads Plugin up to 3.0.2 on WordPress. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified quantity in input vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input vulnerability in Ads by WPQuads Ads by WPQuads quick-adsense-reloaded allows Input Data Manipulation.This issue affects Ads by WPQuads: from n/a through <= 3.0.2.

The weakness was published by Bas Albers. The advisory is shared for download at patchstack.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-42732 since 04/29/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/27/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Vendor

WPQuads

Name

Ads Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.5
CNA Vector (Patchstack): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper validation of specified quantity in input
CWE: CWE-1284 / CWE-703
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

04/29/2026 CVE reserved
05/27/2026 +28 days Advisory disclosed
05/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: patchstack.com
Researcher: Bas Albers
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-42732 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-42732
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-366020

Entryinfo

Created: 05/27/2026 13:27
Changes: 05/27/2026 13:27 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103