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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in WPQuads Ads Plugin up to 3.0.2 on WordPress. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation results in improper validation of specified quantity in input. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-42744. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in WPQuads Ads Plugin up to 3.0.2 on WordPress. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified quantity in input vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was shared by Bas Albers. The advisory is shared for download at patchstack.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-42744 since 04/29/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Class: Improper validation of specified quantity in input
CWE: CWE-1284 / CWE-703
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Remote: Yes

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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-2026-42744 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-42744
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-366024

Entryinfo

Created: 05/27/2026 13:28
Changes: 05/27/2026 13:28 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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