Stored XSS Vulnerability in WP Go Maps Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-6627

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-6627?

The WP Go Maps plugin, previously known as WP Google Maps, is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting due to inadequate protection of its REST API routes. This security flaw allows attackers to inject malicious HTML and JavaScript code, potentially compromising the integrity of the affected WordPress site. Users of versions prior to 9.0.28 are urged to update to safeguard their websites from exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) 0 < 9.0.28

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-6627 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f5687d0e-98ca-4449-98d6-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description
https://wpscan.com/blog/stored-xss-fixed-in-wp-go-maps-9-...
technical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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