CVE-2025-54748
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the MapSVG WordPress plugin allows attackers to download arbitrary files from the server by manipulating file paths. It affects all WordPress sites running MapSVG plugin versions before 8.6.12. Attackers can potentially access sensitive configuration files, credentials, or other restricted data.
💻 Affected Systems
- MapSVG WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server compromise through retrieval of sensitive files like wp-config.php containing database credentials, SSH keys, or other authentication secrets leading to full site takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive WordPress configuration files, potentially exposing database credentials and enabling further attacks against the site.
If Mitigated
Limited file access restricted to web-accessible directories only, preventing retrieval of critical system files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal attacks require minimal technical skill. Public exploit details are available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 8.6.12
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/mapsvg/vulnerability/wordpress-mapsvg-plugin-8-6-12-arbitrary-file-download-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find MapSVG plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download version 8.6.12+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable MapSVG Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate mapsvg
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock path traversal patterns in requests to MapSVG endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file permission controls on sensitive directories and files
- Deploy web application firewall with path traversal detection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → MapSVG version number. If version is below 8.6.12, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get mapsvg --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm MapSVG plugin version is 8.6.12 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' or directory traversal patterns to MapSVG endpoints
- Unusual file access patterns from web requests
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal sequences in parameters
- Requests to MapSVG API endpoints with suspicious file paths
SIEM Query:
http.url:*mapsvg* AND (http.uri:*../* OR http.uri:*%2e%2e%2f*)