# CVE-2026-65564: MapPress Maps for WordPress sensitive data exposure

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-65564-mappress-maps-for-wordpress-sensitive-data-exposure  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-27. Updated: 2026-07-27  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-65564 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.3 · Published 2026-07-27

MapPress Maps is a WordPress plugin used to create and manage interactive maps on websites. A security flaw in versions 2.97.6 and earlier allows unauthorized individuals to access sensitive system information that should be restricted. This exposure could provide attackers with technical details needed to plan more sophisticated attacks against the website.

Technologies: [MapPress Maps for WordPress](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/mappress-maps-for-wordpress). Vendors: [MapPress](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/mappress).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-65564 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-65564 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-65564?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.3, published 27 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** MapPress Maps for WordPress <= 2.97.6.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-65564?** A patch was published on 2026-07-27: Fix available in version 2.97.7 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-65564 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-65564?** Check whether you run MapPress Maps for WordPress 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.

## Technical details

The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.97.6) suffers from an unauthenticated sensitive data exposure vulnerability (CWE-497). The flaw allows a remote attacker to access sensitive system information without any prior authentication or user interaction. This is likely due to improper access controls on specific plugin components or debug outputs. Attackers can leverage this information to gain insights into the server environment or application structure, potentially facilitating further exploitation. The issue is resolved in version 2.97.7.

## Affected products

- chrisvrichardson MapPress Maps for WordPress <= 2.97.6

## Timeline

- 2026-07-16: disclosed: Reported by Ananda Dhakal via Patchstack
- 2026-07-24: advisory: Patchstack published advisory
- 2026-07-27: patched: Fix available in version 2.97.7

## References

- [https://wordpress.org/plugins](https://wordpress.org/plugins)
- [https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress/vulnerability/wordpress-mappress-maps-for-wordpress-plugin-2-97-6-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress/vulnerability/wordpress-mappress-maps-for-wordpress-plugin-2-97-6-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

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