CVE-2025-62942
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WP Mapbox GL JS 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. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Mapbox GL JS 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 JavaScript that steals user session cookies or credentials when users visit compromised pages.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires ability to inject malicious input into map parameters, typically through authenticated access or other injection vectors.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 3.0.1
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'WP Mapbox GL JS Maps'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin, then install latest version from WordPress repository.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
WordPressTemporarily disable the WP Mapbox GL JS Maps plugin until patched version is available
wp plugin deactivate wp-mapbox-gl-js
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for WP Mapbox GL JS Maps versionCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=wp-mapbox-gl-js --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 3.0.1 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to map-related endpoints
- Suspicious JavaScript in map parameter values
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing script tags or JavaScript in map parameters
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" OR uri_path CONTAINS "mapbox") AND (http_query CONTAINS "<script>" OR http_query CONTAINS "javascript:")