How severe is CVE-2021-45729?

CVE-2021-45729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-45729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-45729?

CVE-2021-45729 affects Srmilon Wp Google Map. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-45729?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-45729 published?

CVE-2021-45729 was published on 2022-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-45729

CVE-2021-45729 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Srmilon Wp Google Map with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Srmilon Wp Google Map
Published: 2022-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Privilege Escalation vulnerability discovered in the WP Google Map WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.8.0) allows authenticated low-role users to create, edit, and delete maps.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-45729?: The Privilege Escalation vulnerability discovered in the WP Google Map WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.8.0) allows authenticated low-role users to create, edit, and delete maps.
How severe is CVE-2021-45729?: CVE-2021-45729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-45729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-45729?: CVE-2021-45729 affects Srmilon Wp Google Map. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-45729 published?: CVE-2021-45729 was published on 2022-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:srmilon:wp_google_map:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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