Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51594 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Gmap Point List plugin through version 1.1.2. An attacker with low privileges could store malicious script that runs when another user views affected content. The record rates this medium severity, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress hygiene issue. It is not supported by active exploitation evidence in the provided sources, but stored XSS can affect administrator sessions and site trust. Prioritize inventory and vendor-guidance review, especially for externally managed or multi-user WordPress sites.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper output neutralization during page generation in Rafel.sanso Gmap Point List. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5: network reachable, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low C/I/A impact. The provided sources do not identify a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that have the Gmap Point List plugin installed at version 1.1.2 or earlier. The sources do not provide installation prevalence, default configuration, or affected feature details.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source claims active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and a separate user interaction event, consistent with stored XSS risk.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin beyond the CVE metadata and Patchstack entry. Do not assume exploit availability, affected parameters, or a patched version from this bundle. Validation should focus on installed plugin presence, version, and vendor advisory review rather than offensive reproduction.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Gmap Point List and record installed versions.
- Check Patchstack, CVE, and plugin maintainer guidance for a fixed release or mitigation.
- If no maintained fix exists, evaluate disabling or replacing the plugin.
- Limit low-privilege WordPress accounts until exposure is resolved.
- Review recent plugin changes or content submissions for suspicious script-like input.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Gmap Point List is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Verify whether the installed version is 1.1.2 or earlier.
- Review plugin changelog or vendor advisory before assuming any version is fixed.
- Check web application logs for unusual authenticated plugin activity.
- Document whether compensating controls reduce stored XSS impact.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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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SSVC decision data
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:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability 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
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/gmap-point-list/vulnerability/wordpress-gmap-point-list-plugin-1-1-2-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · 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.