CVE-2025-26539 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-26539: WordPress Embed Google Map plugin <= 3.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Petkivim
Product Embed Google Map
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published February 13, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in petkivim Embed Google Map embed-google-map allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Embed Google Map: from n/a through <= 3.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Embed Google Map versions 3.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the affected component. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other parts of the site or connected systems.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with content crafted by a low-privilege attacker.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account and the victim must click a link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 13, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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