Is CVE-2021-46780 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-46780 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-46780 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-46780 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-46780?

CVE-2021-46780 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2021-46780

CWE-79Published: April 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Easy Google Maps WordPress plugin before 1.9.32 does not escape the tab parameter before outputting it back in an attribute in the admin dashboard, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-46780 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.