WP Google Map <= 1.8.0 - Missing Authorization

2021-12-08 12:44

Nguyen Van Khanh

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.8.1

Affected PluginMaps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map

Affected Version<= 1.8.0

CVSS5.4Medium

CVECVE-2021-45729

View all Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Overview

The Privilege Escalation vulnerability discovered in the WP Google Map WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.8.0) allows authenticated low-role users to create, edit, and delete maps.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.8.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-45729 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/58da5adc-bb2e-409d-a623-12b19e6da138

CVSS Vector

5.4

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow

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