CVE-2026-16263

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in WP Maps WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-07

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: WPScan

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.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-07

Last Modified

2026-08-26

Generated

2026-08-27

AI Q&A

2026-08-07

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-26

NVD

CVE-2026-16263

EUVD

EUVD-2026-54391

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
wp_maps	wp_maps	to 4.9.7 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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

This vulnerability is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) issue in the WP Maps WordPress plugin versions before 4.9.7. It occurs because the plugin fails to check user permissions in an AJAX action and does not validate a user-controlled path before including it in a file operation. This allows Subscriber-level users to include and execute arbitrary local PHP files on the server.

Detection Guidance

Check if the WP Maps plugin version is below 4.9.7 by inspecting the WordPress admin panel or using commands like 'wp plugin list' in WP-CLI. Look for suspicious AJAX requests or file inclusion attempts in server logs.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with a Subscriber account could exploit this to execute malicious PHP files on your server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or further compromise of your WordPress site and server.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules for protected health information. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP Maps plugin to version 4.9.7 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin temporarily until an update is applied.

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