What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in 100plugins Open User Map open-user-map allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Open User Map: from n/a through <= 1.4.16.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Open User Map versions up to 1.4.16 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with low-level access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended application directory. This could expose configuration files, database credentials, or other confidential data stored on the server.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration and credential files.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Sensitive files like database credentials or config files could be exposed to authenticated users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 20, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated