Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects the WordPress Google Map With Fancybox plugin through version 2.1.0. A crafted request could cause reflected JavaScript to run in a victim’s browser after user interaction. The business risk is account misuse, data exposure, or site trust damage if an administrator or user follows a malicious link.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure, especially on public sites with administrator activity. The immediate decision is whether the plugin is present and still needed. If no vendor fix is available, removal or disablement is the clearest risk reduction path.
Technical view
CVE-2025-23594 is a CWE-79 reflected XSS issue in Uzzal Mondal Google Map With Fancybox, package location-piker. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 with network attack vector, no privileges required, low complexity, and required user interaction. Sources do not identify a fixed version or detailed remediation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with Google Map With Fancybox installed at version 2.1.0 or earlier. The provided CPE data is incomplete, so teams should confirm by plugin inventory rather than relying only on vulnerability scanners.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation would require a victim to interact with attacker-controlled content or a link. Reflected XSS is more urgent when administrators commonly use the affected site while authenticated.
Researcher notes
The record provides CVSS, CWE, affected range, and Patchstack reference, but not a fixed version, exploit proof, or detailed vulnerable parameter. The affected metadata is sparse, including no CPEs, so asset validation should use WordPress plugin inventory and vendor advisory review.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Google Map With Fancybox plugin.
- Remove or disable the plugin if version 2.1.0 or earlier is present.
- Check vendor and Patchstack guidance for any patched release or official workaround.
- Prioritize administrator-facing sites and sites with privileged WordPress users.
- Use WAF or content security controls as temporary risk reduction only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin name, package slug, and version from WordPress inventory.
- Flag any Google Map With Fancybox installation at version 2.1.0 or earlier.
- Review vulnerability scanner findings against the CVE and Patchstack entry.
- Check whether any official fixed version has become available.
- Do not declare active exploitation without KEV or cited evidence.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
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