What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WP Maps – Store Locator,Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Listing,Directory & Filters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'put_wpgm' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.7. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied shortcode attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Maps – Store Locator allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers. The vulnerability exists in versions up to 4.8.7 and affects the plugin's handling of user input across site boundaries. An attacker with low-level access can inject code that impacts site visitors and administrators.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors and admins may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 16, 2026
CVE published
April 16, 2026
Record updated
