CVE-2026-16263
WP Maps < 4.9.7 - Subscriber+ Local File Inclusion
- State
- Published
- Severity
- 8.8 High
- Published
- Aug 7, 2026
- Updated
- Aug 7, 2026
- Reserved
- Jul 20, 2026
Description
The WP Maps WordPress plugin before 4.9.7 does not perform a capability check in one of its AJAX actions and does not properly validate a user-controlled path before using it in a file inclusion, allowing users with a Subscriber account to include and execute arbitrary existing local PHP files on the server.
Scores
| CVSS | Score | Vector | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 8.8 High | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | CISA-ADP |
Weaknesses
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
WP MapsUnknown |
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References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/015d7f26-81f2-4b15-b52e-3d28d68eb5bd/exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
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