Auth bypass in Mapster Wp Maps
CVE-2024-9235
The Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to an insufficient capability check on the mapster_wp_maps_set_option_from_js() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
EPSS: 0.005 (38.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Mapster Wp Maps — versions 0
- Mapster Mapster_wp_maps
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-9235?
- CVE-2024-9235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mapster Wp Maps, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-10-25.
- How severe is CVE-2024-9235?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-9235 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.