PatchTheCVECVE-2023-6777: The WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated API key disclos
CVE-2023-6777 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wp go maps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated API key disclosure in versions up to, and including, 9.0.34 due to the plugin adding the API key to several plugin files. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the developer's Google API key. While this does not affect the security of sites using this plugin, it allows unauthenticated attackers to make requests using this API ke
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2024-04-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-6777?
wp go maps: upgrade to 9.0.35. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-6777 being exploited?
CVE-2023-6777 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-6777 affect?
CVE-2023-6777 affects wp go maps. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WP Go Maps (formerly WP Google Maps) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated API key disclosure in versions up to, and including, 9.0.34 due to the plugin adding the API key to several plugin files. This makes it possible
How urgent is CVE-2023-6777?
Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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