CVE-2024-5994

WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) <= 9.0.38 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Custom JS option in versions up to, and including, 9.0.38. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers that have been explicitly granted permissions by an administrator, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Version 9.0.39 adds a caution to make administrators aware of the possibility for abuse if permissions are granted to lower-level users.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: wpgmaps WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dd0597d2-07ba-4fb4-bf73-95770f8c3d6b?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-maps/trunk/html/settings-page.html.php#L538 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-maps/trunk/html/atlas-novus/settings-page.html.php#L442 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5994?
CVE-2024-5994 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5994?
To fix CVE-2024-5994, 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-2024-5994 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5994 is being actively exploited. 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-2024-5994?
CVE-2024-5994 affects wpgmaps WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps).
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