CVE-2026-16263

WP Maps < 4.9.7 - Subscriber+ Local File Inclusion

Published Aug 7, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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History
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Weaknesses CWE-284
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Weaknesses CWE-22
CWE-284
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First Time appeared Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Wp Maps
Wp Maps wp Maps
Vendors & Products Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Wp Maps
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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.
Title WP Maps < 4.9.7 - Subscriber+ Local File Inclusion
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2026, 6:18 PM
Reserved
Jul 20, 2026, 8:40 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 7, 2026, 6:16 AM
Modified
Aug 26, 2026, 4:31 PM