CVE-2025-47669
📋 TL;DR
This DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CBX Map for Google Map & OpenStreetMap WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability affects all WordPress sites using this plugin from any version up to 1.1.12. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- CBX Map for Google Map & OpenStreetMap 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
Complete site takeover through session hijacking, credential theft, and malicious content injection affecting all visitors.
Likely Case
Session hijacking of administrators or logged-in users, leading to privilege escalation and content manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper Content Security Policy (CSP) headers and input validation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
DOM-based XSS typically requires user interaction but can be exploited through crafted links or forms.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.13 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'CBX Map for Google Map & OpenStreetMap'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.1.13+ from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate cbxgooglemap
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to mitigate XSS impact.
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
- Disable the CBX Map plugin completely
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for CBX Map version. If version is 1.1.12 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get cbxgooglemap --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After update, verify plugin version shows 1.1.13 or higher in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST/GET requests with script tags or JavaScript payloads to plugin endpoints
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing malicious script payloads to /wp-content/plugins/cbxgooglemap/
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/cbxgooglemap/*" AND (http_method="POST" OR http_method="GET") AND (content CONTAINS "<script>" OR content CONTAINS "javascript:"))