CVE-2021-36870

Name: CVE-2021-36870
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-09T12:15:09.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36870 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WordPress WP Google Maps plugin (versions <= 8.1.12). Vulnerable parameters: &dataset_name, &wpgmza_gdpr_retention_purpose, &wpgmza_gdpr_company_name, &name #2, &name, &polyname #2, &polyname, &address.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple Authenticated Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WordPress WP Google Maps plugin (versions <= 8.1.12). Vulnerable parameters: &dataset_name, &wpgmza_gdpr_retention_purpose, &wpgmza_gdpr_company_name, &name #2, &name, &polyname #2, &polyname, &address.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codecabin	Wp Go Maps	<= 8.1.12

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-google-maps/wordpress-wp-google-maps-plugin-8-1-12-multiple-authenticated-persistent-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-google-maps/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-google-maps/wordpress-wp-google-maps-plugin-8-1-12-multiple-authenticated-persistent-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-google-maps/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36870?

How severe is CVE-2021-36870?

CVE-2021-36870 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36870?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST