CVE-2026-16263 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/015d7f26-81f2-4b15-b52e-3d28d68eb5bd/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16263?

CVE-2026-16263 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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, all...

How severe is CVE-2026-16263?

CVE-2026-16263 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16263?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.