CVE-2025-12062
Received Received - Intake
Local File Inclusion in WP Maps Plugin Enables Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-02-17

Last updated on: 2026-02-17

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The WP Maps – Store Locator,Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Listing,Directory & Filters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.6 via the fc_load_template function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .html files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .html file types can be uploaded and included.
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Published
2026-02-17
Last Modified
2026-02-17
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-12062
EUVD
EUVD-2025-207691
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Vendor Product Version / Range
flippercode wp_google_map_plugin to 4.8.6 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

The WP Maps – Store Locator, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, Listing, Directory & Filters plugin for WordPress has a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in all versions up to and including 4.8.6. This vulnerability exists in the fc_load_template function.

It allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to include and execute arbitrary .html files on the server. Since these .html files can contain PHP code, attackers can execute any PHP code within those files.

This can be exploited to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution if .html files can be uploaded and included.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have serious impacts including:

  • Bypassing access controls, allowing attackers to access restricted areas or data.
  • Obtaining sensitive data stored on the server.
  • Executing arbitrary PHP code on the server, which can lead to full system compromise.
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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update the WP Maps – Store Locator, Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, Listing, Directory & Filters plugin for WordPress to version 4.8.7 or later.

The update addresses security issues including this Local File Inclusion vulnerability, as indicated by the changeset committed on 11/28/2025 which resolved these issues.

Ensure that only trusted users have authenticated access to the WordPress site, especially those with Subscriber-level access and above, to reduce risk.

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