Vulnerability Description
The WP Maps – Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Store Locator,Listing,Directory & Filters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shapes_values Parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The fc-call-nonce nonce required by the endpoint is exposed to all frontend visitors who view a map page via window.wpgmp_local.nonce, enabling any authenticated subscriber to read the nonce and craft a valid request; additionally, the secondary _wpnonce check in the drawing handler can be bypassed by simply omitting the _wpnonce parameter from the request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.3/asset
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.3/modul
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.3/modul
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.3/wp-go
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.3/wp-go
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.5/asset
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.5/modul
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.5/modul
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.5/wp-go
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-map-plugin/tags/4.9.5/wp-go
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3690856%40wp-google-m
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6c664543-1ca1-4ba8-a6c
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-13179?
CVE-2026-13179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The WP Maps – Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Store Locator,Listing,Directory & Filters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shapes_values Parameter in all versions u...
How severe is CVE-2026-13179?
CVE-2026-13179 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-2026-13179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.