CVE-2024-5994
CVE-2024-5994 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Codecabin Wp Go Maps 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: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47110
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Codecabin Wp Go Maps
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Custom JS option in versions up to, and including, 9.0.38. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers that have been explicitly granted permissions by an administrator, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Version 9.0.39 adds a caution to make administrators aware of the possibility for abuse if permissions are granted to lower-level users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-5994?
- The WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Custom JS option in versions up to, and including, 9.0.38. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers that have been explicitly granted permissions by an administrator, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Version 9.0.39 adds a caution to make administrators aware of the possibility for abuse if permissions are granted to lower-level users.
- How severe is CVE-2024-5994?
- CVE-2024-5994 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-2024-5994 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-5994?
- CVE-2024-5994 primarily affects Codecabin Wp Go Maps. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-5994?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-5994 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-5994 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47110.
- When was CVE-2024-5994 published?
- CVE-2024-5994 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-maps/trunk/html/atlas-novus/settings-page.html.php#L442
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-google-maps/trunk/html/settings-page.html.php#L538
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dd0597d2-07ba-4fb4-bf73-95770f8c3d6b?source=cve
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:codecabin:wp_go_maps:*:*:*:*:basic:wordpress:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:codecabin:wp_go_maps:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*
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