Vulnerability identifier: #VU18147

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9912

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WP Google Maps
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: WP Google Maps

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when processing PATH_INFO within the wp-admin/admin.php script. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in 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: 7.10.00 - 7.10.41

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External links
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/41
http://lists.openwall.net/full-disclosure/2019/02/05/13
http://security-consulting.icu/blog/2019/02/wordpress-wpgooglemaps-xss/

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.