CVE-2024-9235: The Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9235?

mapster wp maps: upgrade to newer than 1.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9235 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9235 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-2024-9235 affect?

CVE-2024-9235 affects mapster wp maps. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 u

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9235 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mapster wp maps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 de

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285
Published	2024-10-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: mapster

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-25 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mapster mapster wp maps UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mapster-wp-maps || rpm -q mapster-wp-maps || mapster-wp-maps --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mapster-wp-maps

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mapster-wp-maps

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-2024-9235?

mapster wp maps: upgrade to newer than 1.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9235 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9235 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-2024-9235 affect?

CVE-2024-9235 affects mapster wp maps. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 u

How urgent is CVE-2024-9235?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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