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CVE-2024-50462: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in html5maps Interactive World Map

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-50462cvecve-2024-50462
Published: Mon Oct 28 2024 (10/28/2024, 17:47:43 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: html5maps
Product: Interactive World Map

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in html5maps Interactive World Map interactive-world-map allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Interactive World Map: from n/a through <= 3.4.4.

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AILast updated: 05/12/2026, 05:04:01 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in html5maps Interactive World Map (<= 3.4.4) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that may be executed in the context of other users, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the affected web pages, potentially leading to partial loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. The attack requires user interaction and low privileges, which limits but does not eliminate risk. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting privileges and limiting exposure to untrusted input in the affected application. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-10-24T07:26:19.562Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd74f0e6bfc5ba1df01e61

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:36 PM

Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 5:04:01 AM

Last updated: 5/21/2026, 8:00:19 PM

Views: 23

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