CVE-2024-49606 HIGH

CVE-2024-49606: WordPress Google Map Locations plugin <= 1.0 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Dotsquaresltd
Product Google Map Locations
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 20, 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 DotsquaresLtd Google Map Locations google-map-locations allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Google Map Locations: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Google Map Locations versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session tokens, credentials, or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators or users visiting a crafted malicious link could have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen, potentially leading to site takeover.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed to craft the attack.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 20, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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