What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Michael Torbert SimpleMap Store Locator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SimpleMap Store Locator: from n/a through 2.6.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
SimpleMap Store Locator versions up to 2.6.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must click the attacker's link.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors to your site can be redirected, have sessions hijacked, or have credentials stolen if they click a malicious link.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click an attacker-supplied link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 31, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated