File Inclusion Vulnerability in WP Maps Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-16263

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Maps
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16263?

The WP Maps plugin for WordPress prior to version 4.9.7 is vulnerable due to a lack of capability checks in its AJAX actions. This flaw enables users with Subscriber-level permissions to exploit the plugin's functionality, allowing them to include and execute arbitrary PHP files from the server's local file system. The insufficient validation of user-controlled paths significantly raises the risk of unauthorized access and execution of malicious code, posing a potential threat to the integrity of the WordPress installation.

Affected Version(s)

WP Maps 0 < 4.9.7

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-16263 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/015d7f26-81f2-4b15-b52e-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jakub Herman
WPScan
.