Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This WordPress plugin can store unsafe script content through shortcode attributes when used by Contributor-level users or higher. If a victim views the affected post or page, attacker-controlled script may run in their browser. The issue is medium severity because it requires authenticated access and user interaction, but it can affect site integrity and visitor trust.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for public WordPress sites with multiple content contributors. This is not a critical infrastructure compromise by itself, but it can enable persistent browser-side attacks against visitors or administrators.
Technical view
CVE-2023-0094 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in UpQode Google Maps through 1.0.5. The plugin does not validate and escape some shortcode attributes before rendering them in posts or pages. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.4, with low-privileged authenticated access required and scope changed.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using UpQode Google Maps version 1.0.5 or earlier, especially where Contributor or higher roles are granted to untrusted users.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show confirmed active exploitation, and KEV is false. WPScan is cited as an exploit and technical-description reference, so defenders should treat the bug as publicly documented but not assume known in-the-wild exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports stored XSS via shortcode attribute output handling. The bundle does not provide a fixed version, vendor advisory details, or proof of active exploitation. Avoid assuming impact beyond WordPress sites using the named plugin through 1.0.5.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for UpQode Google Maps version 1.0.5 or earlier.
- Check vendor or plugin repository guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no maintained fixed version is available.
- Restrict Contributor and higher roles to trusted users only.
- Review posts and pages using the plugin shortcode before publication.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed and record its version on each WordPress site.
- List users with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
- Search posts and pages for UpQode Google Maps shortcodes.
- Review shortcode attributes for unexpected script-like or HTML content.
- Verify rendered pages escape shortcode attributes in a staging environment.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1453471f-164d-4487-a736-8cea086212fe/CVE reference · exploit, vdb-entry
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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.