CVE-2024-2386: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in flippercode WP Maps – Store Locator,Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Listing,Directory & Filters
The WordPress Plugin for Google Maps – WP MAPS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'id' parameter of the 'put_wpgm' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-2386 affects the flippercode WP Maps WordPress plugin up to version 4.6.1. It is an SQL Injection issue (CWE-89) caused by improper neutralization of special elements in the 'id' parameter of the 'put_wpgm' shortcode. Authenticated users with at least contributor privileges can append arbitrary SQL queries to existing database queries due to insufficient input escaping and lack of prepared statements. This can result in unauthorized data disclosure and potential database compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated contributors or higher to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification or deletion of data, and disruption of service availability. The high CVSS score (8.8) reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system's data.
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 to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources regarding patches or workarounds.
CVE-2024-2386: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in flippercode WP Maps – Store Locator,Google Maps,OpenStreetMap,Mapbox,Listing,Directory & Filters
Description
The WordPress Plugin for Google Maps – WP MAPS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'id' parameter of the 'put_wpgm' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.1 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-2386 affects the flippercode WP Maps WordPress plugin up to version 4.6.1. It is an SQL Injection issue (CWE-89) caused by improper neutralization of special elements in the 'id' parameter of the 'put_wpgm' shortcode. Authenticated users with at least contributor privileges can append arbitrary SQL queries to existing database queries due to insufficient input escaping and lack of prepared statements. This can result in unauthorized data disclosure and potential database compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated contributors or higher to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, modification or deletion of data, and disruption of service availability. The high CVSS score (8.8) reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system's data.
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 to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources regarding patches or workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-11T17:29:32.001Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6daeb7ef31ef0b58ab04
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:22 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:01:25 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:34:57 PM
Views: 11
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