# CVE-2026-111398: MapSVG path traversal in file deletion

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-111398-improper-limitation-of-a-pathname-to-a-restricted-directory-path  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-19. Updated: 2026-10-19  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-111398 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.7 · Published 2026-10-19

MapSVG is a WordPress plugin that allows users to create interactive vector maps on websites. A path traversal vulnerability in versions up to 8.16.1 allows attackers with contributor-level access to delete arbitrary files from the web server, potentially breaking the website or exposing sensitive data. This could lead to complete website outage or data loss.

Technologies: [PT Norther Lights Production MapSVG](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/pt-norther-lights-production-mapsvg). Vendors: [PT Norther Lights Production](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/pt-norther-lights-production).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-111398 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-111398 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-111398?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.7, published 19 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** PT Norther Lights Production MapSVG through 8.16.1.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-111398?** 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-2026-111398 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a web application.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-111398?** Check whether you run PT Norther Lights Production MapSVG 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

The vulnerability is a path traversal (CWE-22) in the file deletion functionality of MapSVG. An authenticated attacker with contributor-level privileges can manipulate file paths to delete files outside the intended directory. The vulnerability affects all versions through 8.16.1 and has been fixed in 8.16.2.

## Affected products

- PT Norther Lights Production MapSVG through 8.16.1

## Timeline

- 2026-10-19: disclosed
- 2026-10-17: patched: version 8.16.2

## References

- [https://wordpress.org/plugins](https://wordpress.org/plugins)
- [https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps/vulnerability/wordpress-mapsvg-plugin-8-16-1-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps/vulnerability/wordpress-mapsvg-plugin-8-16-1-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

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