CVE-2026-28144
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Sensitive Data Exposure in WP Maps Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-31

Last updated on: 2026-07-31

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Flipper Code WP Maps allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue affects WP Maps: from n/a through 4.9.6.

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Published
2026-07-31
Last Modified
2026-07-31
Generated
2026-07-31
AI Q&A
2026-07-31
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-28144
EUVD
EUVD-2026-51538

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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack wp_maps to 4.9.6 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-201 The code transmits data to another actor, but a portion of the data includes sensitive information that should not be accessible to that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves sensitive information being embedded in data sent by the WP Maps plugin for WordPress. It affects versions up to 4.9.6 and could allow unauthorized retrieval of this data.

Detection Guidance

Detection methods for this vulnerability are not specified in the provided CVE details. Reviewing the plugin's code for exposed sensitive data in embedded outputs and checking for unauthorized data retrieval in WP Maps versions up to 4.9.6 is recommended.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with access could retrieve sensitive data embedded in the plugin's communications. This may include user data or other confidential information transmitted by the plugin.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows sensitive information to be embedded and retrieved from sent data, which could lead to unauthorized exposure of personal or confidential data. This may violate GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if such data is involved.

Mitigation Strategies

Update WP Maps to the latest version beyond 4.9.6 to address the vulnerability. If an update is not available, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is released.

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