Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map vulnerabilities

Plugin slug gmap-embed · 6 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2025-01-24 · WordPress.org page

Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 1.9.4 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.

0 of 6 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).

Known vulnerabilities in Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map

SeverityAffected versionsFixed inCVEPublishedDetails
Medium 4.4<= 1.9.31.9.4CVE-2024-132082025-01-24Advisory
Medium 4.4<= 1.9.31.9.4CVE-2024-133062025-01-24Advisory
Medium 6.5<= 1.8.31.8.4CVE-2021-250812022-01-27Advisory
Medium 5.4<= 1.8.01.8.1CVE-2021-457292021-12-08Advisory
Medium 5.7<= 1.8.01.8.1CVE-2021-250112021-12-08Advisory
Medium 4.8<= 1.7.61.7.7CVE-2021-245022021-07-01Advisory

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Is the Maps Plugin using Google Maps for WordPress – WP Google Map plugin safe to use?

All 6 known issues are fixed in current versions (1.9.4 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.

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