A significant security flaw has been identified in the popular WordPress plugins, Mapplic and Mapplic Lite. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2012-10018, exposes websites using these plugins to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. This could potentially lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) if specific malicious SVG files are processed.
CVE Details
This vulnerability impacts the Mapplic and Mapplic Lite plugins for WordPress. It was first made public on October 16, 2024, and was last updated on December 19, 2025.
- Product: Mapplic & Mapplic Lite for WordPress
- Published: October 16, 2024
- Severity: HIGH
- Status: Analyzed
Affected Products
The Server-Side Request Forgery vulnerability specifically affects:
- Mapplic plugin for WordPress: All versions up to, and including, 6.1.
- Mapplic Lite plugin for WordPress: All versions up to, and including, 1.0.
If your WordPress site uses either of these plugins and has not been updated beyond these versions, it is at risk.
Current Status
The vulnerability has been thoroughly analyzed and is officially listed with an ‘Analyzed’ status. This means security researchers and the vendor have investigated the issue, understood its nature, and appropriate steps have likely been taken to address it.
Severity Level
The CVE-2012-10018 vulnerability is rated as HIGH severity with a CVSS score of 8.3. This high rating indicates that the flaw could have a serious impact on your website’s security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to force your server to make requests to other internal or external systems, which might expose sensitive information or lead to further attacks, such as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) when handling malicious SVG files. XSS attacks allow attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages, potentially stealing user data or defacing the website.
Possible Solutions
To protect your WordPress website from the Mapplic and Mapplic Lite SSRF vulnerability, it is crucial to take immediate action:
- Update Your Plugins: The most important step is to update both Mapplic and Mapplic Lite plugins to their latest available versions. The developers have released patches to address this vulnerability. For Mapplic, ensure you update beyond version 6.1, and for Mapplic Lite, update beyond version 1.0. Regularly checking the official WordPress plugin repository or the Mapplic website for updates is a good practice.
- Regular Backups: Always maintain recent backups of your WordPress site. In the unlikely event of a compromise, a clean backup can help restore your site quickly.
- Security Hardening: Implement general WordPress security best practices, such as using a strong firewall, keeping all themes and plugins updated, and enforcing strong passwords.
For more insights into WordPress security and how to protect your site, explore our article on ‘Hardening Your WordPress Website’.
References
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161919/
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161920/
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2503447
https://www.mapplic.com/docs/#changelog
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5aacabb5-94af-485a-af24-e84db3726f?source=cve
