SQL Injection Vulnerability in Google Maps Made Simple Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-5315

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Google Maps Made Simple
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 October 2023

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

Google Maps made Simple * <= 0.6

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-gmappity-ea...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Lana Codes
.