Stored Cross-Site Scripting Risk in Maps Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-2279
5.9MEDIUM
Key Information:
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
Summary
The Maps plugin for WordPress, specifically version 1.0.6, exposes a vulnerability due to inadequate validation and escaping of shortcode attributes. This flaw can be exploited by users with contributor or higher roles, allowing them to insert malicious scripts that could be executed in the context of other users' browsers, leading to potential data theft and other malicious activities.
Affected Version(s)
Maps 0 <= 1.0.6
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:
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
Bob Matyas
WPScan