CVE-2024-52346 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-52346: WordPress SimpleGMaps plugin <= 1.0 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Javiermendezpwg
Product SimpleGMaps
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 18, 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 JavierMendezPWG SimpleGMaps simplegmaps allows Stored XSS.This issue affects SimpleGMaps: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

SimpleGMaps versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by another 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 other users' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-controlled content; site reputation and user trust may be damaged.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have low-level site authentication; victim must click a malicious link or visit a compromised page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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