CVE-2025-25078
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Google Earth Embed 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 credentials or performing unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using versions up to 1.0 of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Google Earth Embed 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, redirect users to malicious sites, or install backdoors for persistent access.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript that steals user session cookies or credentials when users visit compromised pages, potentially leading to account compromise.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers, preventing execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. The Patchstack advisory provides technical details that could be used to create exploits.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.1 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Google Earth Embed'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate google-earth-embed
Content Security Policy
allImplement CSP headers to restrict script execution
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Add to nginx config: add_header Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'";
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the Google Earth Embed plugin completely from your WordPress installation
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads targeting this plugin
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'Google Earth Embed' version 1.0 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get google-earth-embed --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.0.1 or later in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress admin-ajax.php with script tags
- Multiple failed login attempts following plugin page visits
- Unexpected iframe or script injections in database content
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains from WordPress pages
- Unexpected JavaScript execution in browser developer tools
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("google-earth-embed" OR "admin-ajax.php") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=")