Map Block for Google Maps <= 1.31 - Unprotected AJAX Action

2021-02-10 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.32

Affected PluginMap Block for Google Maps

Affected Version< 1.32

CVSS7.2High

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The Map Block for Google Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the save_key function in versions up to, and including, 1.31. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the Google API key.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.32, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/03fd0c97-7b50-4930-99ca-c9b37d7e4ade

CVSS Vector

7.2

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone

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