Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Map My Locations Plugin for WordPress

CVE-2025-7660

What is CVE-2025-7660?

The Map My Locations plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'map_my_locations' shortcode. This flaw arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping on attributes supplied by users. As a result, authenticated attackers with a contributor-level account can inject malicious web scripts into pages, which will be executed whenever an unsuspecting user accesses the modified page. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest version to mitigate potential security risks.

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