How severe is CVE-2013-7429?

CVE-2013-7429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2013-7429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7429?

CVE-2013-7429 affects Mapsplugin Googlemaps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7429?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-7429 published?

CVE-2013-7429 was published on 2017-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-7429

CVE-2013-7429 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mapsplugin Googlemaps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-91.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-91
Affected product: Mapsplugin Googlemaps
Published: 2017-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Googlemaps plugin before 3.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to conduct XML injection attacks via the url parameter to plugin_googlemap2_proxy.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7429?: The Googlemaps plugin before 3.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to conduct XML injection attacks via the url parameter to plugin_googlemap2_proxy.php.
How severe is CVE-2013-7429?: CVE-2013-7429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2013-7429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-7429?: CVE-2013-7429 affects Mapsplugin Googlemaps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7429?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-7429 published?: CVE-2013-7429 was published on 2017-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mapsplugin:googlemaps:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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