CVE-2021-25081

Public Exploit
WP Google Map < 1.8.4 - Arbitrary Post Deletion and Plugin's Settings Update via CSRF

Description

The Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress plugin before 1.8.4 does not have CSRF checks in most of its AJAX actions, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary posts and update the plugin's settings via a CSRF attack

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f85cf258-1c2f-444e-91e5-b1fc55880f0e third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2667376 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25081?
CVE-2021-25081 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25081?
To fix CVE-2021-25081, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-25081 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-25081 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-25081?
CVE-2021-25081 affects Unknown Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map.
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