Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-47591 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Map Multi Marker plugin through version 3.2.1. A successful attack would require a user to interact with a crafted request, but could expose or alter browser-session data in the affected site context.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure, especially on public sites. It is not marked as actively exploited in the provided data, but affected sites should be remediated promptly because user-assisted XSS can support account and data compromise.
Technical view
The source bundle identifies CWE-79 reflected XSS in Mickael Austoni Map Multi Marker, package map-multi-marker, affecting versions <= 3.2.1. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Sources do not name a fixed version or mitigation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the Map Multi Marker plugin at version 3.2.1 or earlier. Organizations without that plugin are not affected based on the provided evidence.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The vulnerability is still relevant because reflected XSS can be abused through phishing or crafted links when a targeted user interacts.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: CVE metadata and Patchstack identify reflected XSS, but the bundle does not include vulnerable parameters, proof of concept details, fixed-version data, or exploitation telemetry. Avoid assuming broader WordPress impact beyond the named plugin and versions.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Map Multi Marker plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Update only to a vendor-confirmed fixed version if one is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business use is not required.
- Prioritize sites with authenticated users, administrators, or customer-facing traffic.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Map Multi Marker is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record plugin versions and flag 3.2.1 or earlier for remediation review.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests targeting plugin-controlled parameters.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable plugin version is no longer deployed.
- Document any sites where no vendor fix is available and compensating action was taken.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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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.