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Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-47595 is a path traversal issue in the WP Go Maps WordPress plugin through version 9.0.15. A highly privileged attacker could potentially read sensitive files accessible to the web server. The source bundle does not show integrity, availability, or confirmed active exploitation impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin exposure. It is not shown as actively exploited, but file disclosure can expose credentials or configuration secrets. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and environments with broad administrator access.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-22 improper pathname restriction in WP Go Maps, formerly WP Google Maps. CVSS 3.1 is 4.9 with network reachability, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact only. Sources identify versions <= 9.0.15 as vulnerable.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running WP Go Maps/wp-google-maps version 9.0.15 or earlier. Risk is higher where many administrators or privileged plugin users exist, because the CVSS vector requires high privileges.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Based on CVSS, exploitation is network-reachable and does not require user interaction, but it does require high privileges and appears focused on unauthorized file disclosure.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, CWE-22 classification, and Patchstack VDB reference. The bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or a named fixed version, so validation should focus on version inventory and vendor advisory review.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WP Go Maps or wp-google-maps.
- Check installed plugin versions and flag 9.0.15 or earlier.
- Update affected installations following WP Go Maps vendor guidance.
- Restrict WordPress administrator access to trusted users only.
- Review web server file permissions for unnecessary readable secrets.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the plugin is absent or newer than the affected range.
- Verify privileged WordPress accounts are still required and legitimate.
- Check logs for unusual privileged plugin activity around file access.
- Document remediation status for each WordPress site.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.23.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.