CVE-2024-1582: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpgmaps WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
The WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wpgmza' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 9.0.32 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1582 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Go Maps WordPress plugin (up to version 9.0.32). The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'wpgmza' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of any user viewing the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity). No patch or official fix details are currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or user session compromise. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. There are no known active exploits reported.
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 permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP Go Maps plugin if possible to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2024-1582: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpgmaps WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps)
Description
The WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wpgmza' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 9.0.32 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions 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
CVE-2024-1582 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Go Maps WordPress plugin (up to version 9.0.32). The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'wpgmza' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of any user viewing the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity). No patch or official fix details are currently available from the vendor.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages using the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or user session compromise. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no direct availability impact. There are no known active exploits reported.
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 permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP Go Maps plugin if possible to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-16T14:24:24.389Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d35b7ef31ef0b56eff0
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:21 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:42:45 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:31:27 PM
Views: 13
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