CVE-2026-16263
validatedZero produced an exploit or a check.GHSA-v8wm-6qmw-j72p ↗EUVD-2026-54391 ↗
description
WP Maps versions before 4.9.7 contain an AJAX file-inclusion flaw caused by missing capability checks and insufficient path validation. An attacker with a WordPress Subscriber account can cause existing local PHP files on the server to be included and executed.
mitigation
Upgrade WP Maps to version 4.9.7 or later. Until upgraded, restrict or remove untrusted Subscriber accounts to reduce exposure.
fixed in 4.9.7
outcome
Check only, differential: the check fires on the vulnerable build and is silent on the patched one.
source signals
Public signals that triggered or updated the pipeline. These are inputs for the deltas above.
- 2026-08-07 06:00Zcve.org record for CVE-2026-16263
- 2026-10-13vulncheck_kev: trigger signal, started the run
- 2026-10-13 00:00Z
- 2026-10-14 05:20Zexploit reference (wpscan.com)
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published 2026-10-14 05:04Z
last change 2026-10-21 00:18Z
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