Cross-Site Scripting in WP Google Maps Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2019-14792

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WP Go Maps
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 August 2019

Summary

The WP Google Maps plugin for WordPress, prior to version 7.11.35, is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw arises from improper handling of the 'wp-admin/rectangle_name' or 'rectangle_opacity' parameters, allowing for malicious scripts to be injected. Such a vulnerability could enable attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript within the context of a user's session, posing a significant risk to website integrity and user data.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-google-maps/#developers
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9442
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https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2019/07/08/recently...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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