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CVE-2020-12077 is a vulnerability in the MapPress Google Maps for WordPress plugin prior to version 2.53.9. The plugin's AJAX functions failed to implement proper capability checks and relied solely on nonces, which only protect against CSRF but do not verify user authorization. This flaw allowed attackers with minimal privileges (subscriber) to perform unauthorized actions such as downloading, deleting, or uploading arbitrary PHP files, leading to potential remote code execution. The vulnerability was later found to be insufficiently patched, resulting in CVE-2020-12675.
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This repository contains a working exploit for CVE-2020-12077, targeting the MapPress Maps Pro WordPress plugin (versions <2.53.9). The exploit consists of a Python script (exploit.py) and a README.md with detailed vulnerability and usage information. The exploit automates the process of logging into a WordPress site with valid credentials, then abuses vulnerable AJAX actions to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code, resulting in remote code execution (RCE). The README also describes how the same mechanism can be used to read or delete arbitrary files via directory traversal. The main entry point is exploit.py, which takes the target URL, credentials, and PHP code to upload as arguments. The exploit is operational and demonstrates real-world impact, but is not weaponized for mass exploitation.
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