Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in YaMaps for WordPress Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-13958

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Yamaps For WordPress Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-13958?

The YaMaps for WordPress Plugin, prior to version 0.6.40, fails to properly validate and escape certain shortcode attributes before displaying them on a page or post. This security flaw allows users with contributor role privileges and higher to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, potentially leading to the compromise of site integrity and user information.

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Affected Version(s)

YaMaps for WordPress Plugin 0 < 0.6.40

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-13958 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0d4bb338-f0d0-4b57-8664-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Alex Tselevich (nos3curity)
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