PatchTheCVECVE-2012-10018: The Mapplic and Mapplic Lite plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in versions u
CVE-2012-10018 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting mapplic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Mapplic and Mapplic Lite plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in versions up to, and including 6.1, 1.0 respectively. This makes it possible for attackers to forgery requests coming from a vulnerable site's server and ultimately perform an XSS attack if requesting an SVG file.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 32%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-918 |
| Published | 2024-10-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: WordPress Mapplic <= 6.1 / Mapplic Lite <= 1.0 - Authenticated Stored XSS via SVG File Upload
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2012-10018?
mapplic: upgrade to newer than 6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-10018 being exploited?
CVE-2012-10018 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2012-10018 affect?
CVE-2012-10018 affects mapplic. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). The Mapplic and Mapplic Lite plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in versions up to, and including 6.1, 1.0 respectively. This makes it possible for attackers to forgery requests coming from a vulnerable site'
How urgent is CVE-2012-10018?
Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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