What the vulnerability does
01Description
The OSM Map Widget for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Map Block URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied 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
The OSM Map Widget for Elementor contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in versions up to 1.3.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially affecting site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting site visitors and admins; potential data theft, session hijacking, or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site; no user interaction required from victims.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 29, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated