WordPress Google Map Targeting Plugin Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Google Map Targeting plugin, affecting versions through 1.1.6. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements, allowing PHP remote file inclusion that could be exploited for local file inclusion instead.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local file inclusion, allowing attackers to include and execute files from the server. This could potentially be used to access sensitive information, such as database credentials, and could result in a complete takeover of the database, depending on the server's configuration.

Remediation

Users of the WordPress Google Map Targeting plugin should update to version 1.1.7 or later to address this vulnerability. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.