CVE-2026-18465 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The WP MAPS PRO WordPress plugin before 6.1.3 does not perform a capability check in one of its AJAX actions, which is also available to unauthenticated users, and does not properly validate a user-controlled path before using it in a file inclusion, allowing unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary existing local PHP files on the server.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53da3a6d-1eab-4f61-ba61-fa7a04d2205a/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18465?

CVE-2026-18465 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The WP MAPS PRO WordPress plugin before 6.1.3 does not perform a capability check in one of its AJAX actions, which is also available to unauthenticated users, and does not properly validate a user-co...

How severe is CVE-2026-18465?

CVE-2026-18465 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18465?

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