Vulnerability Description
The Geo Mashup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's geo_mashup_visible_posts_list shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.13 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geo-mashup/trunk/geo-mashup.php#L1755
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3159868/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3159868/#file0
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/geo-mashup/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/88e74cb2-7b6f-43ac-bb3
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8990?
CVE-2024-8990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Geo Mashup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's geo_mashup_visible_posts_list shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.13 due to insuffici...
How severe is CVE-2024-8990?
CVE-2024-8990 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-8990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.