CVE-2021-24383: WP Google Maps < 8.1.12 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.4 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 2.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2021-06-21 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-79

Description

The WP Google Maps WordPress plugin before 8.1.12 did not sanitise, validate of escape the Map Name when output in the Map List of the admin dashboard, leading to an authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue

Affected products

wpgmaps WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps): before 8.1.12 — fixed in 8.1.12

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: wpgmaps WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) 8.1.12. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163261/WordPress-WP-Google-Maps-8.1.11-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1270588c-53fe-447e-b83c-1b877dc7a954
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163261/WordPress-WP-Google-Maps-8.1.11-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1270588c-53fe-447e-b83c-1b877dc7a954

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