CVE-2025-14851
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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2Description
The YaMaps for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `yamap` shortcode parameters in all versions up to, and including, 0.6.40 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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.
Analysis
The YaMaps for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the yamap shortcode parameters in all versions up to, and including, 0.6.40 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. [CVSS 6.4 MEDIUM]
Technical Context
Classified as CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting (XSS)). Affects YaMaps for WordPress (WordPress plugin). The YaMaps for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `yamap` shortcode parameters in all versions up to, and including, 0.6.40 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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.
Affected Products
Vendor: WordPress. Product: YaMaps for WordPress (WordPress plugin).
Remediation
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Implement output encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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