What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Andrew Norcross Google Earth Embed google-earth-tours allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Google Earth Embed: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Google Earth Embed contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts. Update to a version newer than 1.0.
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
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, risking credential theft, malware distribution, or defacement.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be authenticated with low-level privileges; victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 7, 2025
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated