CVE-2026-33559: Cross-site scripting (XSS) in MiKa OpenStreetMap
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the MiKa OpenStreetMap WordPress plugin versions prior to 6. 1. 15. A logged-in user with page creation or editing privileges can inject malicious scripts via crafted HTTP requests. When other users visit the affected page, the injected script may execute in their browsers, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 4, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not confirmed as no patch or vendor advisory is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The MiKa OpenStreetMap WordPress plugin before version 6.1.15 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows a logged-in user with page editing privileges to embed malicious scripts through crafted HTTP requests. This script executes in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and user interaction. No official patch or remediation information is available from the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users' browsers, potentially resulting in information disclosure or manipulation of user sessions. The vulnerability requires a logged-in user with page editing rights to inject the script and user interaction to trigger execution. There is no indication of impact to availability. No known exploits are currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict page creation and editing privileges to trusted users only and consider monitoring for suspicious activity related to page content. Avoid visiting or sharing pages created or edited by untrusted users.
CVE-2026-33559: Cross-site scripting (XSS) in MiKa OpenStreetMap
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the MiKa OpenStreetMap WordPress plugin versions prior to 6. 1. 15. A logged-in user with page creation or editing privileges can inject malicious scripts via crafted HTTP requests. When other users visit the affected page, the injected script may execute in their browsers, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 4, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not confirmed as no patch or vendor advisory is provided.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The MiKa OpenStreetMap WordPress plugin before version 6.1.15 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows a logged-in user with page editing privileges to embed malicious scripts through crafted HTTP requests. This script executes in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (medium severity) with network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and user interaction. No official patch or remediation information is available from the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users' browsers, potentially resulting in information disclosure or manipulation of user sessions. The vulnerability requires a logged-in user with page editing rights to inject the script and user interaction to trigger execution. There is no indication of impact to availability. No known exploits are currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict page creation and editing privileges to trusted users only and consider monitoring for suspicious activity related to page content. Avoid visiting or sharing pages created or edited by untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- jpcert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-23T05:27:00.138Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69c615c93c064ed76f536688
Added to database: 3/27/2026, 5:29:45 AM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 1:35:47 PM
Last updated: 5/11/2026, 7:03:29 AM
Views: 57
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