Map Block for Google Maps <= 1.31 - Unprotected AJAX Action
high
The Map Block for Google Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the save_key function in versions up to, and including, 1.31. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the Google API key.
- CVSS:
- 7.2
- Affected:
- up to 1.32
- Fixed in:
- 1.32
- Disclosed:
- Feb 10, 2021
Map Block for Google Maps [map-block-gutenberg] < 1.32
unknown
Google API Key Manipulation vulnerability found in WordPress Map Block for Google Maps plugin (versions <= 1.31).
- Affected:
- up to 1.32
- Fixed in:
- 1.32
- Disclosed:
- Feb 10, 2021
Map Block for Google Maps [map-block-gutenberg] < 1.32
unknown
The Map Block for Google Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the save_key function in versions up to, and including, 1.31. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the Google API key.
- Affected:
- up to 1.32
- Fixed in:
- 1.32
- Disclosed:
- Feb 10, 2021
Map Block for Google Maps [map-block-gutenberg] < 1.32
unknown
The gmw_map_block_save_key AJAX action, available to both authenticated and unauthenticated users did not have any check in place to prevent unauthorised change of the Google API key.
- Affected:
- up to 1.32
- Fixed in:
- 1.32
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