CVE-2024-21744 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-21744: WordPress Mapster WP Maps Plugin <= 1.2.38 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Mapster Technology Inc.
Product Mapster WP Maps
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 8, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

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

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Mapster Technology Inc. Mapster WP Maps allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Mapster WP Maps: from n/a through 1.2.38.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Mapster WP Maps versions up to 1.2.38 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the site's integrity and confidentiality. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.2.38 to remediate this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the plugin.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated attackers can steal session tokens, modify site content, or redirect users to phishing pages.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 8, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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