Vulnerability Description
The WP Baidu Map plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'baidu_map' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 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/wp-baidu-map/trunk/wp-baidu-map.php
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-baidu-map/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ccd917ae-3fa2-47b5-ace
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-9886?
CVE-2024-9886 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The WP Baidu Map plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'baidu_map' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitiza...
How severe is CVE-2024-9886?
CVE-2024-9886 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-2024-9886?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.