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CVE-2023-23864: WordPress Very Simple Google Maps Plugin <= 2.8.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

• Severity: medium (CVSS 5.4 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2023-03-23 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-79

Description

Auth. (contributor+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Michael Aronoff Very Simple Google Maps plugin <= 2.8.4 versions.

Affected products

• Michael Aronoff Very Simple Google Maps: before 2.9 — fixed in 2.9

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Michael Aronoff Very Simple Google Maps 2.9. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/very-simple-google-maps/wordpress-very-simple-google-maps-plugin-2-8-4-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/very-simple-google-maps/wordpress-very-simple-google-maps-plugin-2-8-4-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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