CVE-2026-0563: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in pagup WP Google Street View (with 360° virtual tour) & Google maps + Local SEO
The WP Google Street View (with 360° virtual tour) & Google maps + Local SEO WordPress plugin up to version 1. 1. 8 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'wpgsv_map' shortcode. Authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. The CVSS 3. 1 base score is 6. 4, indicating a medium severity risk. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-0563 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Google Street View (with 360° virtual tour) & Google maps + Local SEO WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.8. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input in the 'wpgsv_map' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting medium severity. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into pages via the 'wpgsv_map' shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts such as theft of user session data or execution of unauthorized actions within the context of the affected site. Availability is not impacted. 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 access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the vulnerable shortcode if feasible. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security channels for patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-0563: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in pagup WP Google Street View (with 360° virtual tour) & Google maps + Local SEO
Description
The WP Google Street View (with 360° virtual tour) & Google maps + Local SEO WordPress plugin up to version 1. 1. 8 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the 'wpgsv_map' shortcode. Authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. The CVSS 3. 1 base score is 6. 4, indicating a medium severity risk. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-0563 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Google Street View (with 360° virtual tour) & Google maps + Local SEO WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to and including 1.1.8. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input in the 'wpgsv_map' shortcode, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 6.4, reflecting medium severity. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level access or higher can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into pages via the 'wpgsv_map' shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the compromised pages, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts such as theft of user session data or execution of unauthorized actions within the context of the affected site. Availability is not impacted. 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 access to trusted users only and consider removing or disabling the vulnerable shortcode if feasible. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor or WordPress security channels for patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-01T22:54:23.480Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6960a320ecefc3cd7c0b9847
Added to database: 1/9/2026, 6:41:36 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:52:09 PM
Last updated: 4/10/2026, 12:53:03 AM
Views: 133
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