Vulnerability Description
The CM Map Locations – Visualize and share your locations in a few clicks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.8 via the uploadMedia function. This is due to insufficient file type validation in the upload handler, which performs incomplete extension filtering without MIME-type checks or upload capability verification before passing attacker-supplied files to move_uploaded_file(). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible. The required nonce is exposed to any logged-in Subscriber via the CMLOC_Editor_Images JavaScript object on the front-end location editor page.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cm-map-locations/tags/2.1.8/controlle
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cm-map-locations/tags/2.1.8/controlle
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cm-map-locations/tags/2.1.8/core/cont
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cm-map-locations/tags/2.1.8/model/Att
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cm-map-locations/tags/2.1.8/model/Rou
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3626848/cm-map-locations/trunk/cont
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fcm-map-locations/tags/2
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&new=3626853%40cm-map-loca
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/41308ae8-1b3d-4658-808
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-16601?
CVE-2026-16601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The CM Map Locations – Visualize and share your locations in a few clicks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.8 via the upload...
How severe is CVE-2026-16601?
CVE-2026-16601 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-2026-16601?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.