# CVE-2026-123475: WordPress MapSVG plugin \<= 8.16.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Affects the WordPress MapSVG plugin, version 8.16.3 and earlier. Fixed in 9.0.0.

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-119984, GHSA-MJWV-Q768-PF3J
- Severity: CVSS 7.5 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=yes, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Exposure: Unclear
- Fixed in: 9.0.0
- Published: 2026-11-09 · Updated: 2026-11-09

CVE-2026-123475 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It is rated CVSS 7.5 (high) and affects MapSVG; fixed in 9.0.0.

## Summary

The WordPress MapSVG plugin (mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps) has a broken access control flaw that can be reached remotely, without logging in. Successful exploitation can expose information the plugin should keep restricted, since the plugin fails to enforce proper authorization checks.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps: through 8.16.3

## Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in PT Norther Lights Production MapSVG mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects MapSVG: from n/a through 8.16.3.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps, upgrade to a fixed version (9.0.0) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### Is CVE-2026-123475 being exploited?

It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-123475

### What does this mean?

The plugin does not properly restrict who can access some pages or actions. Users can reach pages or perform actions they should not be allowed to, such as viewing other people's data.

Source: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps/vulnerability/wordpress-mapsvg-plugin-8-16-3-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve, https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-123475

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-123475?

mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps: through 8.16.3.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-123475

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

The vulnerable versions are MapSVG 8.16.3 and earlier. The installed version is shown on the WordPress Plugins page and in the plugin's details.

Source: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps/vulnerability/wordpress-mapsvg-plugin-8-16-3-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve, https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-123475

### How do I fix CVE-2026-123475?

Update the MapSVG plugin to version 9.0.0 or later, the latest available version.

Source: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps/vulnerability/wordpress-mapsvg-plugin-8-16-3-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve, https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-123475

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## References

- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps/vulnerability/wordpress-mapsvg-plugin-8-16-3-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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