Vulnerability Description
The Maps Widget for Google Maps for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via widget settings in versions up to, and including, 4.24 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webfactoryltd | Maps Widget For Google Maps | <= 4.24 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/de871598-e4e7-49f6-853Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&newProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/de871598-e4e7-49f6-853Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1913?
CVE-2023-1913 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The Maps Widget for Google Maps for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via widget settings in versions up to, and including, 4.24 due to insufficient input sanitization and output ...
How severe is CVE-2023-1913?
CVE-2023-1913 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1913?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webfactoryltd Maps Widget For Google Maps.