Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2021-25011

WP Google Map <= 1.8.0 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Post Deletion and Plugin Settings Update

The Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF in most of its AJAX actions, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to delete arbitrary posts and update the plugin's settings.

Quick Answer

CVE-2021-25011 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.7 Cross-Site Request Forgery issue affecting the Plugin Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map. It affects Versions up to 1.8.0 and is fixed in 1.8.1.

Published
Dec 08, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
gmap-embed
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.8.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2021-25011 is tracked for the Plugin Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map as medium severity with CVSS 5.7. The affected range is Versions up to 1.8.0. Update Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map to 1.8.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Cross-Site Request Forgery
Primary Fixed Version
1.8.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.8.0
Tracking ID
CVE-2021-25011
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2021-25011
Patched Versions
1.8.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.8.0
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