CVE-2023-22698 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-22698: WordPress Theme Blvd Responsive Google Maps Plugin <= 1.0.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Jason Bobich
Product Theme Blvd Responsive Google Maps
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published April 23, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (contributor+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jason Bobich Theme Blvd Responsive Google Maps plugin <= 1.0.2 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Theme Blvd Responsive Google Maps contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.2. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including site administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect the entire site if an admin is targeted.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing actions as those users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can compromise admin accounts and modify site content or settings via stored or reflected XSS.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 23, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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