Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in WP MAPS PRO WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-18465

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Maps Pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-18465?

The WP MAPS PRO plugin for WordPress prior to version 6.1.3 is prone to a security vulnerability due to the lack of capability checks in AJAX actions accessible to unauthenticated users. This oversight permits unauthorized attackers to exploit file inclusion vulnerabilities by supplying a user-controlled path, enabling the execution of arbitrary PHP files stored on the server. Website administrators are urged to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

WP MAPS PRO 0 < 6.1.3

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-2026-18465 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53da3a6d-1eab-4f61-ba61-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jakub Herman
WPScan
.