CVE-2026-0521: TYDAC MAP+ · XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting'
Affects TYDAC MAP+Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.6 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TYDAC AG MAP+ | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-0521, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Apply input validation and output encoding specifically on the parameters used in the PDF export functionality to ensure all user-supplied data is properly sanitized against script injection. 2) Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts within the MAP+ web application context. 3) Educate users about the risks of clicking unsolicited or suspicious links, especially those purporting to be related to MAP+ exports or reports. 4) Monitor web server logs and application telemetry for unusual URL patterns or repeated attempts to exploit the PDF export feature. 5) Engage with TYDAC AG for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and prioritize their deployment once available. 6) Consider implementing web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block reflected XSS payloads targeting MAP+. 7) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on client-side vulnerabilities in MAP+ deployments. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the vulnerable PDF export feature and user interaction vectors.
Description
CVE-2026-0521 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the PDF export functionality of TYDAC AG's MAP+ solution, version 3.4.0. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to craft malicious URLs that execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser context if the victim visits the link. Exploitation requires no authentication but does require user interaction to click or visit the malicious URL. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the medium severity CVSS score of 5.6 reflects the moderate risk posed by this issue. European organizations using MAP+ should be aware of this risk, especially those in critical infrastructure or sectors relying on this software for geospatial or mapping services. Mitigation involves validating and sanitizing user inputs in the PDF export feature and educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links.