CVE-2024-49606: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in DotsquaresLtd Google Map Locations
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DotsquaresLtd Google Map Locations google-map-locations allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Google Map Locations: from n/a through <= 1.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-49606 describes a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the DotsquaresLtd Google Map Locations plugin (versions up to 1.0). The issue stems from improper input sanitization during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or disruption of service. The CVSS score reflects partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should consider applying input validation or web application firewall rules to mitigate reflected XSS risks. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official fixes once released.
CVE-2024-49606: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in DotsquaresLtd Google Map Locations
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DotsquaresLtd Google Map Locations google-map-locations allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Google Map Locations: from n/a through <= 1.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-49606 describes a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the DotsquaresLtd Google Map Locations plugin (versions up to 1.0). The issue stems from improper input sanitization during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or disruption of service. The CVSS score reflects partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should consider applying input validation or web application firewall rules to mitigate reflected XSS risks. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official fixes once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-17T09:51:09.446Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd74d2e6bfc5ba1df01195
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:06 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:51:23 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 6:33:38 PM
Views: 20
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