CVE-2025-23935
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Magic Google Maps WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view pages containing the malicious content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions on their behalf. WordPress sites using Magic Google Maps version 1.0.4 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Magic Google Maps WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal administrator session cookies, take over WordPress sites, deface websites, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious scripts that steal user session data or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of logged-in users.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited, though specific exploit details for this CVE aren't publicly documented.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.5 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Magic Google Maps. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update appears, download version 1.0.5+ from WordPress repository. 6. Deactivate old plugin. 7. Upload and activate new version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Magic Google Maps plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate magic-google-maps
Content Security Policy
linuxImplement CSP headers to restrict script execution sources.
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' https://maps.googleapis.com;"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the Magic Google Maps plugin entirely and use alternative mapping solutions.
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads targeting the plugin.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Magic Google Maps version 1.0.4 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get magic-google-maps --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.0.5 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints containing script tags or JavaScript code
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters containing <script> tags or JavaScript events
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/magic-google-maps/" AND (request_body CONTAINS "<script>" OR request_body CONTAINS "javascript:"))