CVE-2025-67990
📋 TL;DR
This Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RealMag777 GMap Targeting WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability affects all WordPress sites using GMap Targeting plugin versions 1.1.7 and earlier. Attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf.
💻 Affected Systems
- RealMag777 GMap Targeting 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 steal administrator session cookies, gain full control of WordPress site, install backdoors, deface website, or steal sensitive user data.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or perform limited actions within the user's context.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts are neutralized before reaching users.
🎯 Exploit Status
Reflected XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and require minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: > 1.1.7
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find GMap Targeting plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched version is available.
wp plugin deactivate gmap-targeting
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allConfigure WAF rules to block XSS payloads targeting the vulnerable endpoint.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Deploy web application firewall with XSS protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for GMap Targeting version <= 1.1.7Check Version:
wp plugin get gmap-targeting --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is > 1.1.7 in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual GET/POST requests containing script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters containing script tags or JavaScript code
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND ("<script" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=") AND uri="*gmap-targeting*"