CVE-2021-45729 MEDIUM

CVE-2021-45729: WordPress WP Google Map plugin <= 1.8.0 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Vendor Wp Google Map
Product WP Google Map (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-269
Published January 25, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The WP Google Map plugin version 1.8.0 and earlier contains a privilege management flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify site data. An attacker with a basic user account can alter or delete map-related content without proper authorization checks. This affects the integrity and availability of map functionality on affected WordPress sites.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or delete map data and settings with a low-privilege user account.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Map content and settings can be altered or deleted by unauthorized users, disrupting site functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low privileges (e.g., Subscriber or Contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 25, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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