CVE-2025-47558 in MapSVG Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 05/23/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in RomanCode MapSVG allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs. This issue affects MapSVG: from n/a through 8.5.31.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/03/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-47558 represents a critical authorization flaw within the RomanCode MapSVG application that permits unauthorized access to restricted functionality. This missing authorization issue stems from inadequate access control list (ACL) enforcement mechanisms that fail to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive operations. The vulnerability affects all versions of MapSVG from the initial release through version 8.5.31, indicating a long-standing security gap that has persisted across multiple iterations of the software.
The technical nature of this flaw places it squarely within the realm of CWE-285, which specifically addresses insufficient authorization issues in software systems. When users interact with MapSVG functionality, the application fails to adequately verify whether the requesting user possesses the necessary privileges to perform specific operations. This weakness allows malicious actors or compromised legitimate users to bypass intended access controls and execute unauthorized actions within the system. The vulnerability manifests as a failure in the application's permission model, where the absence of proper authorization checks enables unauthorized access to administrative functions or data manipulation capabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, potentially allowing attackers to perform administrative tasks, modify critical system parameters, or access sensitive data that should be restricted to authorized personnel only. This could result in complete system compromise, data exfiltration, or unauthorized modifications to mapping configurations that might affect business operations. The broad scope of affected versions suggests that organizations using MapSVG within this range may be exposed to significant risk, particularly in environments where the application handles sensitive geographic or operational data.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigations including thorough access control reviews, implementation of additional authentication layers, and comprehensive security testing of all MapSVG functionality. The remediation process should involve updating to the latest available version of MapSVG where this issue has been addressed, though organizations may need to implement temporary compensating controls if immediate updates are not feasible. Security teams should conduct comprehensive audits of all MapSVG-related access points and ensure that proper principle of least privilege enforcement is implemented across all user roles and system functions. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation, as the flaw essentially allows unauthorized access to functionality that should be restricted to privileged users, potentially enabling further attack progression within compromised environments.