CVE-2024-10715: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in chrisvrichardson MapPress Maps for WordPress
The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Map block in all versions up to, and including, 2.94.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of user-supplied input in the Map block. Authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the context of any user viewing the affected page. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.94.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required at the contributor level, no user interaction needed, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated contributor or higher to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of site visitors, potentially leading to data disclosure or manipulation within the scope of the affected WordPress site. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no reported availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access carefully and consider removing or disabling the MapPress Maps plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-10715: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in chrisvrichardson MapPress Maps for WordPress
Description
The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Map block in all versions up to, and including, 2.94.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin suffers from a stored XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of user-supplied input in the Map block. Authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the context of any user viewing the affected page. This vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.94.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required at the contributor level, no user interaction needed, and impacts confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. No patch or remediation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated contributor or higher to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of site visitors, potentially leading to data disclosure or manipulation within the scope of the affected WordPress site. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no reported availability impact. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access carefully and consider removing or disabling the MapPress Maps plugin if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply any official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-01T22:10:04.099Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6dfcb7ef31ef0b5923bb
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:40 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:03:03 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:45:55 AM
Views: 23
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