Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in MapPress Maps for WordPress Plugin
CVE-2025-2055
6.8MEDIUM
What is CVE-2025-2055?
The MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin version prior to 2.94.9 contains a security flaw that fails to properly sanitize and escape certain parameters when displaying them on web pages. This oversight allows users with minimal permissions, such as those with a contributor role, to execute Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. An attacker could potentially inject malicious scripts, compromising the security of the website and its users.
Affected Version(s)
MapPress Maps for WordPress 0 < 2.94.9
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.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Dmitrii Ignatyev
WPScan