CVE-2021-36870 WordPress WP Google Maps plugin <= 8.1.12 - Multiple Authenticated Persistent XSS vulnerabilities
Authenticated attackers can inject persistent scripts via multiple parameters in the WP Google Maps plugin, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-36870?
CVE-2021-36870 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Code Cabin Inc WP Google Maps (WordPress plugin), published on 9 Sep 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WordPress WP Google Maps plugin (versions <= 8.1.12). Vulnerable parameters: &dataset_name, &wpgmza_gdpr_retention_purpose, &wpgmza_gdpr_company_name, &name #2, &name, &polyname #2, &polyname, &address.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36870?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Codecabin Wp Go Maps.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36870?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36870 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2021-36870 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36870 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Code Cabin Inc WP Google Maps (WordPress plugin)
- CVE-2019-10692 SQL injection in n/a
- CVE-2024-29931 WordPress WP Go Maps plugin <= 9.0.29 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
- CVE-2024-5994 WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) <= 9.0.38 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
- CVE-2024-3557 WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) <= 9.0.36 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
- CVE-2024-1582 WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) <= 9.0.32 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rr9f-vrp3-f94h.