CVE-2024-22282 HIGH

CVE-2024-22282: WordPress SimpleMap Store Locator Plugin <= 2.6.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Michael Torbert
Product SimpleMap Store Locator
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 31, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 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

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