Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Mappress Google Maps Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2020-12077

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Mappress
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 April 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 58%

Summary

The Mappress Google Maps plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.53.9, suffers from a vulnerability due to improper implementation of AJAX functions which lack adequate nonce verification and capability checks. This oversight can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant security risk to websites utilizing the plugin. Website administrators are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate potential exploitation.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-12077
Created by RandomRobbieBF

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/mappress-google-maps-for-wo...
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https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/04/critical-vulnerabi...
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EPSS Score

58% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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