Vulnerability identifier: #VU19200

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-352

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 request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to lack of CSRF and authorisation checks, as well as sanitisation in the "wpgmaps_head()" function in legacy-core.php. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

This vulnerability leads to Stored XSS.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WP Google Maps: 1.1.1 - 7.11.34

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External links
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2119722

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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.