Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress maps plugin did not properly check permission before accepting feedback submissions. A logged-in low-privilege user could submit feedback they should not be allowed to create. The reported impact is limited to data integrity, not data theft or service outage.
Executive priority
Handle during normal vulnerability management, faster for public WordPress sites with many user accounts. This is not currently supported as an emergency issue by the supplied evidence, but it can affect content integrity.
Technical view
CVE-2023-25039 is a CWE-862 missing authorization issue in CodePeople Google Maps CP, package codepeople-post-map, affecting versions through 1.0.43. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network-accessible, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, integrity impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running CodePeople Google Maps CP/codepeople-post-map version 1.0.43 or earlier. Sites allowing many low-privilege accounts have higher practical exposure because the CVSS vector requires privileges.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires network access and a low-privilege account, with no user interaction.
Researcher notes
The evidence identifies missing authorization leading to feedback submission, but does not provide endpoint details, exploit proof, or a named fixed version in the supplied bundle. Treat exploitability conclusions beyond CVSS as unconfirmed.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Google Maps CP/codepeople-post-map installations.
- If version is 1.0.43 or earlier, check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update the plugin when a trusted fixed version is confirmed.
- Disable the plugin if it is unused or cannot be updated promptly.
- Limit low-privilege account creation on affected WordPress sites.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name and version in WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review whether affected sites allow subscriber, contributor, or customer account access.
- Check feedback records for unexpected submissions or abnormal timing.
- Review web and application logs for unusual authenticated plugin activity.
- Track vendor, CVE, and Patchstack records for remediation updates.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.