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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'mappress' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 2.88.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
MapPress Maps for WordPress versions up to 2.88.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into map data that execute in the browsers of other site visitors. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the plugin itself, potentially compromising site security and user data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected maps.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors viewing maps created by compromised accounts may have sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or malware injected.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., contributor or subscriber role).
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