CVE-2025-9373

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Stored Cross-Site Scripting in PeproDev Branches Map WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-14

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Wordfence

Description

The PeproDev Branches Map plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-14

Last Modified

2026-10-15

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2025-9373

EUVD

EUVD-2025-211087

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
peprodev	PeproDev	Branches Map (Mapify) 0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-79	The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

The PeproDev Branches Map WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.0.1) has a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This occurs because the plugin fails to properly sanitize user input and escape output in shortcode attributes, widget settings, and popup templates. Attackers with Contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages, which execute when other users view those pages.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress plugin versions for PeproDev Branches Map (Mapify) using commands like 'wp plugin list' in WP-CLI or inspecting the plugin directory for version details. Look for versions prior to 3.0.1. Review server logs for unusual script injections in pages or posts, particularly those with Contributor-level access.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into your WordPress site. These scripts could steal user cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive data. They might also redirect users to phishing sites, deface your website, or perform actions on behalf of users without their consent.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by exposing user data through script injection. GDPR requires protecting personal data, and HIPAA mandates safeguarding health information. A breach could result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to unauthorized data access or disclosure.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the PeproDev Branches Map plugin to version 3.0.1 or later immediately. Remove or restrict Contributor-level access temporarily if not required. Scan all WordPress pages and posts for injected scripts, especially those modified by Contributors. Review SVG map files for external links or unsafe scripts.

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