Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2026-8839

MapPress Maps for WordPress <= 2.96.6 - Unauthenticated Insecure Direct Object Reference via REST API Endpoints

The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in all versions up to, and including, 2.96.6. This is due to missing ownership verification in the REST API routes registered via `Mappress_Api::rest_api_init()`, where the GET `/wp-json/mapp/v1/maps/{mapid}` endpoint uses `'permission_callback' => '__return_true'` and the write endpoints (POST update, DELETE, PATCH mutate, POST clone, POST empty_trash) only check the generic `edit_posts` capability without confirming that the requester owns the targeted map — a gap that is not compensated at the model layer, as `Mappress_Map::get()`, `save()`, `delete()`, `mutate()`, and `empty_trash()` all operate on any caller-supplied map ID without an ownership check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive map data — including POI titles, addresses, coordinates, and body content — for any map on the site by enumerating map IDs, and for authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above to modify, delete, trash/restore, or clone any map regardless of its author.

Quick Answer

CVE-2026-8839 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.3 Authorization Bypass issue affecting the Plugin MapPress Maps for WordPress. It affects Versions up to 2.96.6 and is fixed in 2.97.1.

Published
Jun 05, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 05, 2026
Slug
mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.97.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2026-8839 is tracked for the Plugin MapPress Maps for WordPress as medium severity with CVSS 5.3. The affected range is Versions up to 2.96.6. Update MapPress Maps for WordPress to 2.97.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Authorization Bypass
Primary Fixed Version
2.97.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.96.6
Tracking ID
CVE-2026-8839
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Identifier strength
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Version evidence
Versions up to 2.96.6

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Patch evidence
2.97.1

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 2.96.6.

Step 2

Confirm MapPress Maps for WordPress is updated to 2.97.1 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2026-8839
Patched Versions
2.97.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.96.6
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