Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Leaflet Map for WordPress before 3.0.0 could let an attacker trick a logged-in administrator into saving unsafe plugin settings. Those settings could later cause script execution on pages containing embedded maps, creating stored XSS risk for the site and its visitors.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted website integrity issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize updates on public WordPress sites using this plugin, especially sites with high traffic, privileged administrators, or sensitive visitor interactions.
Technical view
The plugin failed to verify a CSRF nonce when saving settings. A forged admin-side settings update could change the JavaScript library URL or attribution content, leading to stored cross-site scripting on pages where the plugin renders embedded maps.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Leaflet Map plugin before 3.0.0, especially sites with embedded maps and administrators who may browse attacker-controlled content while authenticated.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires a logged-in administrator to be induced into a forged settings update, after which malicious settings may affect map-bearing pages.
Researcher notes
The source data gives no CVSS score and no exploitation evidence. The core issue combines missing CSRF protection with stored XSS through settings that influence external JavaScript loading or attribution rendering.
Mitigation direction
- Update Leaflet Map to version 3.0.0 or later where available.
- Review plugin settings for unexpected JavaScript library URLs or attribution content.
- Restrict WordPress administrator access to trusted users only.
- Check vendor or WPScan guidance for any additional remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Leaflet Map plugin and installed version.
- Confirm affected sites are not running versions before 3.0.0.
- Inspect map plugin settings for untrusted external script URLs.
- Review pages with embedded maps for unexpected script execution indicators.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2021-24467 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ac32d265-066e-49ec-9042-3145cd99e2e8CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.