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