What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ilja Zaglov Responsive Google Maps | by imbaa responsive-google-maps allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Responsive Google Maps | by imbaa: from n/a through <= 1.2.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Responsive Google Maps plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.2.5. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and affects the plugin's scope beyond its immediate component.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' sessions could be compromised or data stolen; site reputation damaged if malicious content is displayed.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege WordPress account and must trick a site visitor into viewing a page with the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 16, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated