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CVE-2023-35772: WordPress Google Map Shortcode Plugin <= 3.1.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alain Gonzalez Google Map Shortcode plugin <= 3.1.2 versions.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2023-35772 affects the WordPress Google Map Shortcode plugin through version 3.1.2. An unauthenticated attacker may cause script to run in a visitor’s browser if the visitor interacts with a crafted request. Business risk is highest where the plugin runs on public WordPress sites used by administrators or authenticated users.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure if the plugin is present. It is not confirmed as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but public sites with administrator traffic should be remediated promptly.

Technical view

The source bundle describes an unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting issue in Alain Gonzalez Google Map Shortcode <= 3.1.2. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 high: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using the google-map-shortcode plugin at version 3.1.2 or earlier. The provided sources do not identify other affected products or CPEs.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. User interaction is required, so realistic attacks likely rely on luring a victim to interact with attacker-controlled content or links.

Researcher notes

Evidence is concise: CVE and Patchstack identify reflected XSS in Google Map Shortcode <= 3.1.2, with CWE-79 and CVSS 7.1. The source bundle does not provide vulnerable parameters, proof-of-concept details, or a named fixed version.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for google-map-shortcode versions 3.1.2 or earlier.
  • Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for an official fixed version or remediation.
  • Update the plugin if a supported fixed release is available.
  • Disable or remove the plugin where it is unnecessary or unsupported.
  • Use web controls to reduce reflected XSS risk while remediation is pending.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether each WordPress site has the Google Map Shortcode plugin installed.
  • Record installed plugin versions and flag 3.1.2 or earlier.
  • Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack guidance, not assumptions.
  • Review web and security logs for unusual requests involving the plugin.
  • Confirm administrators avoid using affected public sites until remediation is complete.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.1CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.1High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-35772Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Alain GonzalezGoogle Map Shortcodegoogle-map-shortcode, n/aunaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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