How severe is CVE-2024-9235?

CVE-2024-9235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-9235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9235?

CVE-2024-9235 affects Mapster Mapster Wp Maps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9235?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-9235 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9235 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49810.

When was CVE-2024-9235 published?

CVE-2024-9235 was published on 2024-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9235

CVE-2024-9235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mapster Mapster Wp Maps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49810
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Mapster Mapster Wp Maps
Published: 2024-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to an insufficient capability check on the mapster_wp_maps_set_option_from_js() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9235?: The Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to an insufficient capability check on the mapster_wp_maps_set_option_from_js() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site.
How severe is CVE-2024-9235?: CVE-2024-9235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-9235 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9235?: CVE-2024-9235 affects Mapster Mapster Wp Maps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9235?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-9235 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9235 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49810.
When was CVE-2024-9235 published?: CVE-2024-9235 was published on 2024-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mapster:mapster_wp_maps:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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