CVE-2021-45729 WordPress WP Google Map plugin <= 1.8.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Authenticated low-role users can create, edit, and delete maps in the WP Google Map plugin, leading to privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-45729?
CVE-2021-45729 is a medium-severity vulnerability in WP Google Map (WordPress plugin), published on 25 Jan 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-45729?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Srmilon Wp Google Map.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45729?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-45729 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-45729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-45729 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f44x-m52x-fpcf.