WP Maps Plugin up to 4.8.6 on WordPress fc_load_template file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WP Maps Plugin up to 4.8.6 on WordPress. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is the function fc_load_template. Executing a manipulation can lead to file inclusion. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-12062. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in WP Maps Plugin up to 4.8.6 on WordPress and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function fc_load_template. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The WP Maps – Store Locator,Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Listing,Directory & Filters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.6 via the fc_load_template function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary .html files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .html file types can be uploaded and included.

The advisory is available at wordfence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-12062. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/20/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

02/16/2026 Advisory disclosed
02/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/20/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-12062 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-12062
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-346198

Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2026 16:12
Updated: 02/20/2026 13:09
Changes: 02/16/2026 16:12 (50), 02/17/2026 01:32 (12), 02/20/2026 13:09 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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