SQL Injection Vulnerability in Google Maps Made Simple Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2023-5315

What is CVE-2023-5315?

The Google Maps Made Simple plugin for WordPress contains a SQL Injection vulnerability stemming from inadequate escaping of user-supplied parameters and insufficient preparation of SQL queries. This flaw potentially allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or higher to manipulate existing SQL queries. As a result, they could execute unauthorized queries to access and extract sensitive information from the database. Ensuring prompt updates and proper security measures is essential to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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