CVE-2025-49045
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-04-27
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| patchstack | super_interactive_maps | From 2.3 (inc) |
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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-49045 is a medium severity Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Super Interactive Maps Plugin (version 2.3 and earlier). It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, or other HTML payloads, into websites using the plugin. These scripts execute when site visitors access the compromised pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on your website, which can lead to unauthorized redirects, display of unwanted advertisements, theft of user data, session hijacking, or other malicious activities. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your website and its visitors. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection of this vulnerability involves monitoring for attempts to inject malicious scripts via the Super Interactive Maps plugin, such as unusual URL parameters or suspicious HTTP requests containing script payloads. Specific commands are not provided in the available resources. Users should monitor web server logs for suspicious requests targeting the plugin and consider using web application firewalls with rules designed to detect reflected XSS attempts. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the Patchstack mitigation rule released to block attacks targeting this vulnerability until an official patch is available. Users should implement this mitigation promptly to protect their websites from reflected XSS attacks via the Super Interactive Maps plugin. [1]