CVE-2023-38396 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-38396: WordPress Google Map Shortcode Plugin <= 3.1.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Vendor Alain Gonzalez
Product google-map-shortcode
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published October 3, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Alain Gonzalez plugin <= 3.1.2 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The google-map-shortcode plugin through version 3.1.2 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can trick a site administrator into performing unintended actions—such as modifying plugin settings or creating malicious map shortcodes—by crafting a malicious webpage and convincing the admin to visit it while logged in. The plugin does not properly validate request origins or use security tokens to prevent unauthorized requests.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Trick a logged-in admin into modifying plugin settings or creating malicious shortcodes without their knowledge.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can alter map configurations, inject malicious content, or deface map displays on your site without direct access to your admin panel.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Admin must be logged in and visit an attacker-controlled webpage while the plugin is active.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 3, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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