Stored Cross-Site Scripting in Google Maps Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-13306

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Maps Plugin Using Google Maps For WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Google Maps Plugin for WordPress before version 1.9.4 is susceptible to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of certain settings. This vulnerability can be exploited by high privilege users, such as administrators, even when the unfiltered_html capability is restricted. In a multisite configuration, this may lead to critical security risks, enabling potential attackers to execute malicious scripts, affecting user data and site integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress 0 < 1.9.4

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-2024-13306 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ec3096f2-60fd-4654-9e95-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.