Name: CVE-2021-45729: Improper Privilege Management
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2021-45729, CWE-269, CVSS 5.4, EPSS 0.0067

The Privilege Escalation vulnerability discovered in the WP Google Map WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.8.0) allows authenticated low-role users to create, edit, and delete maps.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.4
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Gmap Embed Plugin	—	Update gmap-embed plugin to version 1.8.1, or a newer patched version	May 15, 2025	Dec 8, 2021

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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