CVE-2021-25011: The Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 does not have proper authorisation and CSR

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-25011?

wp google map: upgrade to 1.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-25011 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25011 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-25011 affect?

CVE-2021-25011 affects wp google map. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). The Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF in most of its AJAX actions, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to delete arbitrary posts and update

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-25011?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.7UPGRADE

CVE-2021-25011 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.7) affecting wp google map. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF in most of its AJAX actions, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to delete arbitrary posts and update the plugin's settings.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862, CWE-352
Published	2022-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpgooglemap

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-28 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpgooglemap wp google map UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.1

Fixed in: 1.8.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-google-map || rpm -q wp-google-map || wp-google-map --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-google-map

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-google-map

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-25011?

wp google map: upgrade to 1.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-25011 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25011 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-2021-25011 affect?

CVE-2021-25011 affects wp google map. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). The Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 does not have proper authorisation and CSRF in most of its AJAX actions, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to delete arbitrary posts and update

How urgent is CVE-2021-25011?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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