CVE-2022-25600 in WP Google Map Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/11/2022
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting Delete Marker Category, Delete Map, and Copy Map functions in WP Google Map plugin (versions
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/07/2025
The CVE-2022-25600 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw within the WP Google Map plugin for WordPress, specifically impacting three core administrative functions including Delete Marker Category, Delete Map, and Copy Map operations. This vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF token validation mechanisms in the plugin's administrative interfaces, creating a significant security risk for WordPress sites utilizing this mapping solution. The flaw allows authenticated attackers with administrative privileges to execute unauthorized actions against the affected WordPress installation through maliciously crafted requests that leverage the victim's authenticated session. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-352, which defines Cross-Site Request Forgery as a weakness where an attacker can induce users to perform actions they did not intend to execute.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs within the plugin's backend processing logic where administrative functions lack proper token verification before executing destructive operations. When an administrator visits a malicious website or clicks on a crafted link containing forged requests, the WP Google Map plugin processes these requests without validating the authenticity of the originating request, relying solely on the presence of a valid session cookie. This design flaw enables attackers to construct HTTP requests that appear legitimate to the WordPress application, as they contain the appropriate session context but lack the required CSRF tokens. The vulnerability affects all versions of the WP Google Map plugin prior to the security patch release, making it particularly dangerous as it could be exploited by attackers who have gained access to any administrative account within the WordPress environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, as it can lead to complete compromise of the affected WordPress site's mapping functionality and potentially broader system integrity issues. An attacker could delete critical map data, remove marker categories that contain important location information, or duplicate maps to consume unnecessary resources and potentially disrupt site operations. The Copy Map function presents additional risks as it could be exploited to create unauthorized copies of sensitive map configurations or to overwhelm the system with excessive map data. These operations, when executed through CSRF attacks, could result in data loss, service disruption, and potential information disclosure if the deleted or copied maps contained sensitive geolocation data. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for attackers to establish persistent access patterns through map manipulation that could be used for further exploitation or data exfiltration.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patch application to the WP Google Map plugin, as the vendor has released updates addressing the missing CSRF token validation. Organizations should also implement additional defensive measures including network-based security controls such as web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious CSRF patterns targeting WordPress administrative interfaces. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers and proper session management practices can further reduce the attack surface by limiting the execution of unauthorized requests. Administrators should conduct comprehensive security audits of all installed WordPress plugins to identify similar vulnerabilities and ensure that all administrative functions properly validate CSRF tokens. According to ATT&CK framework category T1566, this vulnerability represents a technique for Initial Access through exploitation of web application vulnerabilities, while the execution of unauthorized administrative functions falls under T1059 for Execution and T1078 for Valid Accounts, highlighting the multi-faceted nature of the attack vector. Regular security monitoring and log analysis should be implemented to detect unusual administrative activity patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts against this or similar CSRF vulnerabilities.