What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Manoj Kumar MK Google Directions google-distance-calculator allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects MK Google Directions: from n/a through <= 3.1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
MK Google Directions versions 3.1.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the plugin. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect multiple site components.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors' sessions and data can be compromised; attackers can deface content or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor or subscriber account) and the victim must click a link or visit a page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 8, 2026
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated