CVE-2026-16263
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductWP Maps
PublishedAug 7, 2026
First seenAug 7, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
Update
- WP Maps4.9.7 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WP Maps | v < 4.9.7 | 4.9.7 |
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