CVE-2026-39720 WordPress Mapster WP Maps plugin <= 2.0.4 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the Mapster WP Maps plugin, potentially compromising user sessions or site integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-39720?
CVE-2026-39720 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mapster WP Maps, published on 6 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Mapster WP Maps <= 2.0.4 versions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-39720?
How do I fix CVE-2026-39720?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-39720 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-39720 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-39720 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3c23-3582-jh63.