What the vulnerability does
01Description
The MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'map' parameter in the display-map shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.27 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
MapGeo – Interactive Geo Maps versions 1.6.27 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser. The vulnerability affects the application's scope, potentially impacting other components or user sessions.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data, redirect users, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting crafted links may have their sessions compromised or see malicious content injected into the page.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
A site user must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page that triggers the vulnerability.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 14, 2026
CVE published
May 14, 2026
Record updated
