CVE-2026-65451 in MapSVG Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/23/2026
Contributor SQL Injection in MapSVG <= 8.14.0 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/23/2026
MapSVG is a popular WordPress plugin that allows users to create interactive maps with custom markers and data visualization capabilities. This vulnerability affects versions 8.14.0 and earlier, where the plugin fails to properly sanitize user input before processing it in database queries. The SQL injection flaw occurs when the plugin handles parameters from the frontend interface, specifically within the map rendering and data processing functions that interact with the WordPress database through direct sql query execution.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and parameter sanitization within the plugin's backend processing logic. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious payloads in map configuration parameters or marker data that gets directly incorporated into sql statements without proper escaping or prepared statement usage. This creates an environment where arbitrary sql commands can be executed with the privileges of the web application, potentially allowing full database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive user information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft as it provides attackers with elevated privileges within the targeted WordPress environment. Successful exploitation could lead to complete site takeover, data exfiltration, installation of backdoors, or use as a stepping stone for further attacks within the network. The vulnerability affects all users running vulnerable versions regardless of their security practices, making it particularly dangerous in environments where automatic updates are not implemented.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability include immediate upgrade to MapSVG version 8.14.1 or later which includes proper input sanitization and parameterized query implementations. Organizations should also implement network-based intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious sql injection patterns and maintain regular security audits of their web applications. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls with sql injection protection rules can provide additional defense in depth layers. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications.
The presence of such vulnerabilities highlights the critical importance of regular security patch management and proper input validation practices in web development. Organizations should establish robust update procedures and maintain comprehensive inventory of all installed plugins and themes to quickly identify and remediate similar issues across their digital infrastructure. Regular penetration testing and code reviews focusing on sql injection prevention patterns can help identify and address similar flaws before they can be exploited by malicious actors in the wild.