XSS in WP Google Maps plugin for WordPress

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU19231

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7182

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WP Google Maps: 6.0.0 - 6.0.26

External links

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
http://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-google-maps/changelog
http://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23236

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.