CVE-2025-66158
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Gmaper for Elementor WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass intended access controls. Attackers could exploit incorrectly configured security levels to perform unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using Gmaper for Elementor versions up to 1.0.9 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Gmaper for Elementor 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
Attackers could modify plugin settings, inject malicious content, or potentially gain administrative privileges on the WordPress site.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify map configurations, embed malicious content, or access restricted plugin functionality.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication checks, the vulnerability would be prevented from being exploited.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.0 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Gmaper for Elementor' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.1.0 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate gmaper-elementor
Restrict Access
allImplement IP whitelisting for WordPress admin area
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove Gmaper for Elementor plugin completely from production sites
- Implement web application firewall rules to block unauthorized access to plugin endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Gmaper for Elementor versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get gmaper-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.1.0 or higher in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to Gmaper plugin endpoints
- Unusual POST requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with gmaper-related actions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /wp-content/plugins/gmaper-elementor/ endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND action="gmaper_*")