How severe is CVE-2023-6524?

CVE-2023-6524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6524?

CVE-2023-6524 affects Mappresspro Mappress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6524?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-6524 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6524 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58755.

When was CVE-2023-6524 published?

CVE-2023-6524 was published on 2024-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6524

CVE-2023-6524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mappresspro Mappress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58755
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mappresspro Mappress
Published: 2024-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the map title parameter in all versions up to and including 2.88.13 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6524?: The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the map title parameter in all versions up to and including 2.88.13 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2023-6524?: CVE-2023-6524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6524?: CVE-2023-6524 affects Mappresspro Mappress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6524?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6524 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6524 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58755.
When was CVE-2023-6524 published?: CVE-2023-6524 was published on 2024-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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