Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WP Maps Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2025-3502

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Maps
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-3502?

The WP Maps plugin prior to version 4.7.2 suffers from a vulnerability due to inadequate sanitization and escaping of its map settings. This flaw can enable high privilege users, including administrators, to carry out Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, even in scenarios where the unfiltered_html capability is restricted, such as in multisite environments. This presents a serious security risk as it could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

Affected Version(s)

WP Maps 0 < 4.7.2

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-2025-3502 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dd436064-e611-4a4b-a873-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
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

Dmitrii Ignatyev
WPScan
.