Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Ideal Interactive Map plugin through version 1.2.4. A logged-in attacker could store malicious script that runs when another user views affected content. That can expose or alter user-facing data and disrupt site operations, but the public bundle does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin risk. It is not marked as known exploited in the provided sources, but stored XSS can affect administrators and customer trust. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and environments where non-admin users can create or edit map content.
Technical view
CVE-2023-52189 is CWE-79 stored XSS in Jhayghost Ideal Interactive Map. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The source bundle identifies affected versions as through 1.2.4.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites that have Ideal Interactive Map installed at version 1.2.4 or earlier. The CVSS privileges requirement indicates the attacker needs some authenticated access, and successful impact also requires another user to interact with affected rendered content.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not cite CISA KEV inclusion or any public active-exploitation report. Risk is highest where untrusted or lightly trusted users can access plugin-managed content and where administrators regularly view that content in WordPress.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Patchstack database reference. The bundle names the vulnerability class and affected version range but does not provide exploit details, vulnerable parameters, patch version, or vendor advisory text. Avoid assuming active exploitation or a specific fixed release without additional vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Ideal Interactive Map and record installed versions.
- Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed or safe version.
- If no safe update is available, disable or remove the plugin where feasible.
- Restrict plugin content-management access to trusted users only.
- Review administrator sessions after any suspected stored XSS exposure.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Ideal Interactive Map is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify installed versions are not 1.2.4 or earlier unless mitigated.
- Review plugin roles and permissions for unnecessary low-privilege access.
- Check web logs and WordPress audit logs for suspicious plugin content changes.
- Validate remediation in staging before production rollout.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (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:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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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.