WordPress Google Map Shortcode Plugin <= 3.1.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-35772

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Google Map Shortcode
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2023

What is CVE-2023-35772?

The Google Map Shortcode plugin by Alain Gonzalez allows unauthenticated users to exploit a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability. When users access a specially crafted URL, the vulnerability allows malicious scripts to be executed in the context of another user's session. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or further exploitation of the website.

Affected Version(s)

Google Map Shortcode <= 3.1.2

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/google-map-...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Nguyen Xuan Chien (Patchstack Alliance)
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