CVE-2025-8568
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-12
Last updated on: 2025-08-12
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| wordpress | gmap_generator | * |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in the GMap Generator WordPress plugin is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue via the 'h' parameter. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape input, allowing authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts into pages. These scripts execute whenever any user views the infected page.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access to inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of users who visit the affected pages. This can lead to theft of user data, session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions performed on behalf of users without their consent.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since the GMap Generator plugin has been closed and is no longer available for download as of August 5, 2025, the immediate mitigation step is to uninstall or deactivate the plugin if it is currently installed. Avoid using versions up to and including 1.1, as they are vulnerable. Monitor for updates or a patched version after the security review before reinstallation. [1]