Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-23794 is an XSS issue in the WordPress wp_amaps/wp-amaps plugin through version 1.7. It could let a low-privileged authenticated attacker cause script execution when a user interacts with affected content. Business impact is typically account/session risk and site trust damage, not server takeover.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the normal vulnerability remediation cycle, faster for externally exposed or multi-user WordPress sites. Escalate if the plugin is present on administrator-facing workflows or sites with untrusted contributors.
Technical view
The source describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization in wp_amaps through <= 1.7, CVSS 3.1 score 6.5. The vector indicates network reachability, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Sources conflict on reflected versus stored XSS.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the _rccoder_ wp_amaps/wp-amaps plugin at version 1.7 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or a fixed version. Sites without this plugin are not indicated as affected by the provided evidence.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. CVSS suggests exploitation requires an authenticated low-privilege user and victim interaction. Treat public WordPress-facing deployments as more urgent because plugin XSS can affect administrators and logged-in users.
Researcher notes
Evidence is incomplete: the title says reflected XSS, while the description says stored XSS. The affected metadata also contains inconsistent version detail. Do not assume a patch level, exploit maturity, or exact sink without reviewing vendor/Patchstack details and the plugin code.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the wp_amaps/wp-amaps plugin and version.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Disable or remove the plugin where a fixed version cannot be confirmed.
- Restrict low-privilege account creation and plugin access where operationally feasible.
- Review WAF or WordPress security plugin rules for XSS coverage.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether wp_amaps/wp-amaps is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record installed plugin versions and flag version 1.7 or earlier.
- Review plugin-generated pages for unsafe rendering of user-controlled input.
- Retest after updates, removal, or compensating controls.
- Monitor WordPress logs for suspicious authenticated activity involving plugin pages.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-amaps/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-amaps-plugin-1-7-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.