Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects the WordPress Basic Interactive World Map plugin through version 2.0. An administrator-level user could store script content that later runs in another user’s browser. The business risk is moderate because high privileges are required, but compromised admin accounts or shared administration can turn this into a visitor or staff browser-impact issue.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate remediation item. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites, environments with shared admin access, and sites where administrators manage public content frequently. Do not delay critical unauthenticated vulnerabilities for this issue, but include it in the next WordPress maintenance window.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47223 is an authenticated stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP Map Plugins Basic Interactive World Map. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.9 with network access, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. The provided data identifies CWE-79 and versions through 2.0 as affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Basic Interactive World Map plugin at version 2.0 or earlier. Sites with many administrators, delegated content management, or weak admin account controls have higher practical risk. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or CPEs.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated administrator-level access and user interaction, so this is less urgent than unauthenticated WordPress flaws. It still matters where admin accounts may be compromised or shared.
Researcher notes
The source bundle provides limited technical detail beyond authenticated stored XSS, admin+ privileges, and version scope through 2.0. No exploit method, vulnerable parameter, or fixed version is provided. Avoid assuming exploit availability or a specific patch unless confirmed by vendor or Patchstack guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the basic-interactive-world-map plugin.
- Check WP Map Plugins or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or workaround.
- Update the plugin if an official fixed release is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict administrator access to trusted, named accounts only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Confirm whether the installed plugin version is 2.0 or earlier.
- Review administrator accounts with permission to edit plugin content.
- Review recent plugin configuration changes for unexpected content.
- Monitor for browser-side security alerts tied to map pages.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L1.73.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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