MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps, Google Maps <= 8.14.0 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload

2026-07-22 00:00

Securepeak Research Team

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 8.14.1

Affected PluginMapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps, Google Maps

Affected Version<= 8.14.0

CVSS7.2High

CVECVE-2026-65455

View all MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps, Google Maps vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Overview

The MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps, Google Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 8.14.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 8.14.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-65455 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6c6bc841-a168-475e-941b-a877a3a401f9

CVSS Vector

7.2

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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