CVE-2024-9028: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bastianonm WP GPX Maps
The WP GPX Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'sgpx' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.08 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
CVE-2024-9028 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP GPX Maps WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.7.08). It results from improper neutralization of input in the 'sgpx' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of any user viewing the injected page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability is confirmed with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No patch or vendor advisory has been provided to date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the infected pages, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of user sessions or data. The vulnerability does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the WP GPX Maps plugin if feasible. Monitor official sources for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-9028: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bastianonm WP GPX Maps
Description
The WP GPX Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'sgpx' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.08 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.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-9028 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP GPX Maps WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.7.08). It results from improper neutralization of input in the 'sgpx' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. This code executes in the context of any user viewing the injected page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability is confirmed with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N). No patch or vendor advisory has been provided to date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the infected pages, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of user sessions or data. The vulnerability does not affect availability. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the WP GPX Maps plugin if feasible. Monitor official sources for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-20T01:11:29.180Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b3cb7ef31ef0b54fa50
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:21:51 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:45:28 AM
Views: 11
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