CVE-2021-36871 MEDIUM

CVE-2021-36871: WordPress WP Google Maps Pro premium plugin <= 8.1.11 - Multiple Authenticated Persistent XSS vulnerabilities

Vendor Code Cabin Inc
Product WP Google Maps Pro
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published September 9, 2021
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WordPress WP Google Maps Pro premium plugin (versions <= 8.1.11). Vulnerable parameters: &wpgmaps_marker_category_name, Value > &attributes[], Name > &attributes[], &icons[], &names[], &description, &link, &title.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Google Maps Pro version 8.1.11 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to inject malicious scripts affecting other users or the site. The vulnerability requires administrator-level access to exploit. The injected code can modify page content or steal session data from visitors.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers and affects site functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors and data integrity.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator or high-privilege account access to the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 9, 2021 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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