SB2014102201 - XSS in WP Google Maps plugin for WordPress

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7182)

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in the WP Google Maps plugin before 6.0.27 for WordPress when processing data passed via the poly_id parameter in edit_poly, edit_polyline, or  edit_marker action in the wp-google-maps-menu page to wp-admin/admin.php. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128694/WordPress-WP-Google-Maps-6.0.26-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533699/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70597
• https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-google-maps/changelog
• https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23236