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