CVE-2021-24502

Public Exploit
WP Google Map < 1.7.7 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

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

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory google.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f95c3a48-5228-4047-9b92-de985741d157 third party advisory exploit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbBlsf0Vt1QLBTnSC-vod2UCMm_NnZ2p/view?usp=sharing third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24502?
CVE-2021-24502 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24502?
To fix CVE-2021-24502, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24502 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24502 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24502?
CVE-2021-24502 affects Unknown Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map.
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