CVE-2025-27265
📋 TL;DR
This DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Google Maps for WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. It affects all WordPress sites using this plugin up to version 1.0.3. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- Google Maps for WordPress
⚠️ 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
Complete site takeover through session hijacking, credential theft, and malicious redirection to phishing sites.
Likely Case
Session cookie theft leading to unauthorized access to user accounts, defacement of website content, or malware distribution.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper content security policies and user awareness training, though some data exposure may still occur.
🎯 Exploit Status
DOM-based XSS typically requires user interaction but can be exploited through crafted links or forms.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Google Maps for WordPress' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.0.4 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate google-maps-for-wordpress
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution sources.
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Add to wp-config.php: header("Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'");
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads.
- Disable user input fields that interact with the Google Maps plugin functionality.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Google Maps for WordPress version.Check Version:
wp plugin get google-maps-for-wordpress --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.0.4 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST/GET requests containing script tags or JavaScript in URL parameters
- Multiple failed login attempts from unexpected locations after plugin interaction
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters like <script> tags or JavaScript functions
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("google-maps" OR "plugin") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")