Vulnerability · Published Aug 9, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24502WP Google Map < 1.7.7 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Medium 4.8
In plain English
A medium-severity cross-site scripting in Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 52% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)4.8Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 47.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The WP Google Map WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 did not sanitise or escape the Map Title before outputting them in the page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue by high privilege users, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map | 1.7.7 – before 1.7.7 |
Weakness: CWE-79