CVE-2016-1000137
WordPress Hero Maps Pro 2.1.0 - Cross-Site Scripting
Record summary
CVE-2016-1000137 has a selected CVSS score of 6.1 (medium); EIP currently links 1 Nuclei template.
Description
Reflected XSS in wordpress plugin hero-maps-pro v2.1.0
Exploitation context
Available material
- Nuclei templates
- 1
Nuclei templates
1ProjectDiscoveryMEDIUMWordPress Hero Maps Pro 2.1.0 - Cross-Site ScriptingCVSS 6.1
WordPress Hero Maps Pro 2.1.0 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This can allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or theft of sensitive information.
Remediation
Update to the latest version of WordPress Hero Maps Pro plugin (2.1.1 or higher) which includes a fix for this vulnerability.
Source: ProjectDiscovery