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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://wordpress.org/plugins/gmap-embed/#developers
Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gmap-embed/wordpress-wp-google-map-plugin-1-8-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability
Scores
CVSS v3
5.4
EPSS
0.0069
EPSS Percentile
48.0%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-269
Status
published
Products (2)
srmilon/wp_google_map
< 1.8.1
WP Google Map/WP Google Map (WordPress plugin)
<= 1.8.0 - 1.8.0
Published
Jan 25, 2022
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026