CVE-2022-2424 describes a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Google Maps Anywhere WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to 1.2.6.3. This flaw allows high-privilege users, such as administrators, to inject malicious scripts due to unsanitized settings, particularly in environments where unfiltered_html is disallowed. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 4.8 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and resulting in low impact to confidentiality and integrity. While the attack requires high privileges, the potential for XSS could lead to session hijacking or defacement. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting a low level of public awareness or concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.2.6.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:google_maps_anywhere_project:google_maps_anywhere:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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