Stored Cross-Site Scripting in WP Map Block WordPress Plugin
CVE-2025-5194

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Map Block
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 June 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5194?

The WP Map Block plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.0.3, inadequately validates and escapes certain block options before rendering them on a page or post. This oversight can allow users with contributor-level permissions and higher to launch Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially compromising site integrity and user data.

Affected Version(s)

WP Map Block 0 < 2.0.3

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-2025-5194 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f90b7ad6-e2a2-4833-a390-...
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

Krugov Artyom
WPScan
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CVE-2025-5194 : Stored Cross-Site Scripting in WP Map Block WordPress Plugin