WP Google Maps <= 8.1.12 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

2021-09-08 10:12

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 8.1.13

Affected PluginWP Go Maps – Google Map, OpenStreetMap, Leaflet Map

Affected Version< 8.1.13

CVSS5.5Medium

CVECVE-2021-36870

View all WP Go Maps – Google Map, OpenStreetMap, Leaflet Map vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Overview

Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WordPress WP Google Maps plugin (versions <= 8.1.12). Vulnerable parameters: &dataset_name, &wpgmza_gdpr_retention_purpose, &wpgmza_gdpr_company_name, &name #2, &name, &polyname #2, &polyname, &address.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 8.1.13, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-36870 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/84520916-3c9e-4b01-918f-d1fc86eb5e0b

CVSS Vector

5.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone

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