CVE-2026-111397: MapSVG plugin unauthorized sensitive data retrieval

CVE-2026-111397 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.3 · Published 2026-10-16

The MapSVG WordPress plugin, used to create and display interactive vector maps on websites, contains a missing authorization flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive data. An attacker could exploit this to access private information without requiring any legitimate user credentials or permissions.

Vendors: PT Norther Lights Production.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-111397 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-111397 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-111397?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.3, published 16 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
PT Norther Lights Production Mapsvg-Lite-Interactive-Vector-Maps through 8.16.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-111397?
Yes: fixed in 8.16.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-111397 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-111397?
Check whether you run PT Norther Lights Production Mapsvg-Lite-Interactive-Vector-Maps at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 8.16.2

Technical details

A missing authorization check in the MapSVG WordPress plugin through version 8.16.1 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to retrieve embedded sensitive data. The vulnerability requires only network access and does not require user interaction or authentication. No information is provided on the specific API endpoint or mechanism exploited.

Affected products

  • PT Norther Lights Production mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps through 8.16.1

Timeline

  • 2026-09-04: disclosed: Vulnerability reported to Patchstack
  • 2026-10-16: advisory: Published by Patchstack

References

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