HIGH
CVE-2013-7432
CWE-264Published: August 29, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Googlemaps plugin before 3.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to bypass an intended protection mechanism.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2013-7432 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
mapsplugin1 product(s)
googlemaps
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://securityvulns.ru/docs29645.htmlBroken Link · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.mapsplugin.com/Google-Maps/Documentation-of-plugin-Googlemap/security-release-3-1-of-plugin-googlemaps.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory · URL Repurposed
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/26/11Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://securityvulns.ru/docs29645.htmlBroken Link · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.mapsplugin.com/Google-Maps/Documentation-of-plugin-Googlemap/security-release-3-1-of-plugin-googlemaps.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory · URL Repurposed
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/26/11Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2013-7432
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 29, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2013-7432 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.