CVE-2021-25081

Name: CVE-2021-25081
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-28T09:15:08.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25081 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress plugin before 1.8.4 does not have CSRF checks in most of its AJAX actions, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary posts and update the plugin's settings via a CSRF attack. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress plugin before 1.8.4 does not have CSRF checks in most of its AJAX actions, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary posts and update the plugin's settings via a CSRF attack

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpgooglemap	Wp Google Map	< 1.8.4

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2667376Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f85cf258-1c2f-444e-91e5-b1fc55880f0eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2667376Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f85cf258-1c2f-444e-91e5-b1fc55880f0eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25081?

How severe is CVE-2021-25081?

CVE-2021-25081 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25081?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-25081?

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Source: NVD / NIST