CVE-2025-49441 is a medium-severity vulnerability classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) affecting the WordPress plugin 'Interactive Regional Map of Florida' developed by WP Map Plugins. This vulnerability arises due to improperly configured access control mechanisms, allowing unauthorized users to perform actions or access functionalities that should be restricted. Specifically, the plugin fails to enforce proper authorization checks, which means that an attacker can exploit this flaw remotely (AV:N - network attack vector) without requiring any privileges (PR:N) or user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability impacts the integrity of the system (I:L) but does not affect confidentiality or availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium level of risk. The affected versions are unspecified (noted as 'n/a' through 1.0), suggesting that the vulnerability exists in all released versions up to 1.0. No patches or known exploits are currently available. The flaw allows attackers to bypass access controls, potentially modifying or manipulating map data or plugin settings that should be restricted to authorized users only. This could lead to unauthorized data tampering or misrepresentation of geographic information provided by the plugin. Since the plugin is WordPress-based and accessible via the web, exploitation can be performed remotely over the internet without authentication, increasing the attack surface. However, the impact is limited to integrity and does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability.

For European organizations using WordPress websites that incorporate the 'Interactive Regional Map of Florida' plugin, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized modification of map data or plugin configurations. Although the plugin is region-specific to Florida, organizations using it for demonstration, educational, or comparative purposes in Europe could be affected. The integrity compromise could lead to misinformation being displayed on websites, damaging organizational reputation and trustworthiness. Additionally, attackers might leverage this flaw as a foothold for further attacks on the website or underlying infrastructure. Given that the vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability, the direct impact on sensitive data leakage or service disruption is limited. However, the unauthorized changes could mislead users or stakeholders relying on accurate geographic information. European organizations with public-facing WordPress sites should be cautious, especially those in sectors such as education, tourism, or local government that might use regional map plugins. The medium severity suggests that while the threat is not critical, it requires timely attention to prevent exploitation.

1. Immediate mitigation involves removing or disabling the 'Interactive Regional Map of Florida' plugin until a vendor patch is released. 2. Monitor official WP Map Plugins channels and CVE databases for updates or patches addressing CVE-2025-49441. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin's endpoints, especially those attempting unauthorized access or modification. 4. Conduct thorough access control reviews on all WordPress plugins to ensure proper authorization checks are in place, particularly for plugins handling sensitive or interactive content. 5. Restrict administrative access to the WordPress backend using IP whitelisting or multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of exploitation. 6. Regularly audit website content and plugin configurations for unauthorized changes that might indicate exploitation attempts. 7. Educate site administrators about the risks of installing plugins from unverified sources and encourage the use of plugins with active maintenance and security support. 8. Consider alternative plugins with robust security track records if the functionality provided by this plugin is essential.