CVE-2023-35772 HIGH

CVE-2023-35772: WordPress Google Map Shortcode Plugin <= 3.1.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Alain Gonzalez
Product Google Map Shortcode
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published June 19, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alain Gonzalez Google Map Shortcode plugin <= 3.1.2 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Google Map Shortcode versions up to 3.1.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in shortcode handling. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors who view pages containing the affected shortcode. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a page with a malicious shortcode—but can affect multiple users across the site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or redirecting users to malicious sites.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to phishing pages if an attacker injects a malicious shortcode.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. A victim must visit a page containing the malicious shortcode.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 19, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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