What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Koen Reus Post to Google My Business (Google Business Profile) allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Post to Google My Business (Google Business Profile): from n/a through 3.1.14.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Post to Google My Business plugin for WordPress contains an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with a basic user account can alter business profile information without proper permission checks. The vulnerability affects versions up to 3.1.14 and requires an active WordPress user account to exploit.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify Google Business Profile data without proper authorization.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized changes to your Google Business Profile information posted through the plugin.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 13, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated