CVE-2024-56267 HIGH

CVE-2024-56267: WordPress Interactive UK Map plugin <= 3.4.8 - CSRF to Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Html5Maps
Product Interactive UK Map
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 2, 2025
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 html5maps Interactive UK Map interactive-uk-map allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Interactive UK Map: from n/a through <= 3.4.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Interactive UK Map plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. All versions up to 3.4.8 are affected.

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' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site content can be altered or redirected.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A site visitor must click an attacker-supplied link while logged in or visiting the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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