CVE-2026-6381 WP Maps < 4.9.3 - Subscriber+ Local File Inclusion
Authenticated users can exploit a path traversal flaw in WP Maps to perform Local File Inclusion, potentially reading sensitive files or executing code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-6381?
CVE-2026-6381 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Unknown WP Maps, published on 18 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Maps WordPress plugin before 4.9.3 does not properly sanitize a parameter before using it in a file path, allowing authenticated users to perform Local File Inclusion attacks.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-6381?
How do I fix CVE-2026-6381?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-6381 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-6381 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-6381 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2mmr-f4v7-mvfx.