AI enriched 6 days ago (2026-04-09 06:32 UTC)

Technical Summary

The WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) WordPress plugin before 9.0.48 does not sanitize user input provided via an AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated users to store XSS payloads which are later retrieved from another AJAX call and output unescaped.

Potential Impact

Severity is HIGH (CVSS 8.8). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as High based on low-bar exploit prerequisites.

Primary risk drivers: low-bar exploit prerequisites

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.