CVE-2026-1771 MapSVG <= 8.14.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload via '/mapsvg/v1/svgfile' Endpoint
Administrators can upload arbitrary files via the SVGFile endpoint, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-1771?
CVE-2026-1771 is a high-severity vulnerability in oyatek MapSVG – Vector maps, Image maps, Google Maps, published on 21 Jul 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The MapSVG plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the SVGFile constructor in all versions up to, and including, 8.14.0 This is due to an incorrect conditional check that prevents file validation from taking place. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-1771?
How do I fix CVE-2026-1771?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-1771 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-1771 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-1771 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2h4g-724w-gfcv.