CVE-2026-18465

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion in WP Maps Pro WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-09

Last updated on: 2026-08-26

Assigner: WPScan

Description

The WP MAPS PRO WordPress plugin before 6.1.3 does not perform a capability check in one of its AJAX actions, which is also available to unauthenticated users, and does not properly validate a user-controlled path before using it in a file inclusion, allowing unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary existing local PHP files on the server.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-09

Last Modified

2026-08-26

Generated

2026-08-29

AI Q&A

2026-08-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-28

NVD

CVE-2026-18465

EUVD

EUVD-2026-54879

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
wp_maps_pro	wp_maps_pro	to 6.1.3 (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 is an unauthenticated Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WP Maps Pro WordPress plugin before version 6.1.3. The plugin fails to perform a capability check on an AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to access it. It also does not validate user-controlled paths before including files, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary local PHP files on the server.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the WP MAPS PRO plugin. If it is below 6.1.3, the system is vulnerable. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress CLI or inspect the plugin files directly.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute malicious PHP files on your server, potentially gaining control over your WordPress site or accessing sensitive data. Since no authentication is required, any unauthenticated user could launch attacks against vulnerable installations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. A successful exploit may result in data breaches, leading to legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP MAPS PRO plugin to version 6.1.3 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin until an update can be applied to prevent exploitation.

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