AcuGIS Leaflet Maps Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the AcuGIS Leaflet Maps WordPress plugin, affecting versions through 5.1.1.0. This vulnerability arises from improper input sanitization during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that are executed when users visit the affected site.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for reflected cross-site scripting, where an attacker can inject malicious scripts that are executed in the context of the user's browser.

Remediation

A virtual patch is available through Patchstack to automatically mitigate this vulnerability. For WordPress sites, Patchstack users can activate this virtual patch to block attacks until an official fix is released.