Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in OpenStreetMap for Gutenberg and WPBakery Page Builder
CVE-2025-6572

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Openstreetmap For Gutenberg And WPbakery Page Builder (formerly Visual Composer)
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-6572?

The OpenStreetMap for Gutenberg and WPBakery Page Builder plugin prior to version 1.2.0 is prone to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability due to improper validation and escaping of block options. Attackers with contributor privileges can exploit this weakness to inject malicious scripts into pages or posts, which could potentially lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure when the infected content is viewed by unsuspecting users.

Affected Version(s)

OpenStreetMap for Gutenberg and WPBakery Page Builder (formerly Visual Composer) 0 <= 1.2.0

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-2025-6572 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/58c7a8ac-1acd-45b7-abe5-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

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

Krugov Artyom
WPScan
.
CVE-2025-6572 : Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in OpenStreetMap for Gutenberg and WPBakery Page Builder