CVE-2024-49606
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Google Map Locations plugin <= 1.0 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DotsquaresLtd Google Map Locations google-map-locations allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Google Map Locations: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Effective score
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-79 - Reserved
- 2024-10-17
- Published
- 2024-10-20 09:50 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:10 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/49xxx/CVE-2024-49606.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-49606 — Google Map Locations <= 1.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2024-10-20 08:15:04 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 08:00:08 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.7 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0027 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 18.23% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 10:02 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2024-43469 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Oct 20, 2024, 7:50:44 AM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:10:25 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.1400
- Vendors
- Dotsquares, DotsquaresLtd
- Products
-
Google Map Locations (n/a ≤1.0)Google Map Locations (0 ≤1.0)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-f47m-wpg7-5gxp
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DotsquaresLtd Google Map Locations google-map-locations allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Google Map Locations: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| DotsquaresLtd | Google Map Locations |
0 (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:dotsquares:google_map_locations:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (0)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
xss.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2024-49606
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:18 UTC |
Remediations (19)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.cisa.gov
CISA urges organizations to detect and remediate a potential compromise by implementing the following recommendations: Apply the latest patches and security updates from Microsoft, verify that installation completes successfully, and shorten patching cycles when possible. Verify that Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) integration is enabled for each SharePoint web application. Follow Microsoft ...
2026-08-03 21:13 UTC -
web:cybernews.com
Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes a record 622 vulnerabilities and begins mandatory Kerberos RC4 enforcement, marking one of Windows' biggest security updates.
2026-08-03 21:13 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday delivered its largest security update ever, resolving 570 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem while addressing three zero-day flaws, two of which attackers actively exploited before patches were available.
2026-08-03 21:13 UTC -
web:www.tenable.com
Microsoft patched 569 CVEs in July 2026, the largest Patch Tuesday release in its history. 56 critical CVEs patched including three zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-08-03 21:13 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
July 23, 2025 update - Expanded analysis and threat intelligence from our continued monitoring of exploitation activity by Storm-2603 leading to the deployment of Warlock ransomware. Based on new information, we have updated the Attribution, Indicators of compromise, extended and clarified Mitigation and protection guidance (including raising Step 6: Restart IIS for emphasis), Detections ...
2026-08-03 21:13 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
NVD enrichment efforts reference publicly available information to associate vector strings. CVSS information contributed by other sources is also displayed.
2026-08-03 21:13 UTC -
web:www.cisecurity.org
<p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...
2026-08-03 21:13 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Google Map LocationsWordfence
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
2026-06-06 14:18 UTC -
web:www.howtogeek.com
Windows Update Assistant is all you need in most cases.
2026-05-22 10:31 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 03:02 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
An official website of the United States government Here's how you know
2026-05-22 03:02 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.
2026-05-22 03:02 UTC -
web:www.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 167 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited SharePoint zero-day. Windows 11 KB5083769 and KB5082052 bring new builds and RDP security.
2026-05-22 03:02 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 03:02 UTC -
web:www.sentinelone.com
CVE - 2024 -49106 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Server 2016. Learn about its impact, affected versions, and mitigation methods.
2026-05-22 03:02 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 03:02 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
Streamline your investigations with Google Threat Intelligence Agentic and the new Dark Web (DDW) module. Perform hunting and pivoting across forums using natural language or specific modifiers. Bridge threat actor identities and map global operations easy.
2026-05-22 03:02 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
. For more information see MAR-251132.c1.v1 Exploitation of SharePoint Vulnerabilities and CISA Releases Malware Analysis Report Associated with Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerabilities. Update (07/31/2025): CISA has updated this alert to provide clarification on antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, and details regarding mitigations related to the IIS server. Update (07 ...
2026-05-22 03:02 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
May 2026's Patch Tuesday arrives with Microsoft addressing a fresh set of vulnerabilities across its ecosystem, reinforcing the ongoing need for timely patching in an increasingly threat-heavy…
2026-05-22 03:02 UTC
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