CVE-2022-47595 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-47595: WordPress WP Google Maps Plugin <= 9.0.15 is vulnerable to Path Traversal

Vendor Wp Go Maps
Product WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published March 14, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) plugin <= 9.0.15 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Go Maps versions up to 9.0.15 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with administrator or editor access can craft requests to access files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other private data. The vulnerability requires administrative-level privileges to exploit.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration and credential files.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators or editors with malicious intent can access sensitive files like wp-config.php or database backups.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (administrator or editor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 14, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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