Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
MapSVG Lite for WordPress versions through 8.14.0 can let a logged-in Contributor or more privileged user store malicious script in map settings. The script may run when someone views the affected page, potentially exposing browser-accessible information or allowing actions under the viewer’s session. Anonymous exploitation is not supported by the supplied evidence.
Executive priority
Treat this as a scheduled but prompt remediation item. Prioritize internet-facing sites with many contributors, sensitive administrator sessions, or signs of account compromise. Emergency response is not supported solely by the supplied evidence, but delaying remediation preserves a useful path for authenticated attackers.
Technical view
CVE-2025-9205 is stored cross-site scripting caused by insufficient sanitization and output escaping of user-controlled map-option attributes. It is remotely reachable but requires an authenticated Contributor-level account or higher. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4, with possible low confidentiality and integrity impact across a security boundary, but no stated availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running MapSVG Lite 8.14.0 or earlier where untrusted or compromised users have Contributor-level access. Risk increases when affected pages are visited by administrators. The structured affected-product entry is inconsistent, listing version “0” and defaulting to unaffected, so confirm installed versions manually.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not establish active exploitation, and the CVE is not identified as a CISA KEV entry in the bundle. Exploitation requires authenticated content access, reducing broad internet-scale risk. Compromised Contributor accounts, weak account controls, or intentionally untrusted contributors remain credible entry points.
Researcher notes
CWE-79 and the CVSS vector support authenticated stored XSS with changed scope. The bundle links relevant plugin administration code and a WordPress changeset, but does not explicitly identify a fixed version or confirm exploitation. The structured affected-version data conflicts with the narrative range; validate against current vendor guidance before closing findings.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for MapSVG Lite and identify installations at version 8.14.0 or earlier.
- Check current vendor guidance and install the vendor-confirmed fixed release when available.
- Temporarily restrict Contributor access to map editing on affected sites.
- Review Contributor and higher-privileged accounts; remove unnecessary access and secure suspected compromises.
- Apply compensating content restrictions if immediate updating is unavailable.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed MapSVG Lite version on every WordPress instance.
- Verify whether Contributor-level users can create or modify affected map content.
- Review recently changed map options and associated pages for unexpected script behavior.
- Test affected pages safely using a non-privileged account in an isolated environment.
- After remediation, confirm untrusted attributes are rejected or safely encoded when rendered.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7WordfenceVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.
- Source timelineWordfence
Vendor Notified
- Source timelineWordfence
Disclosed
- CVE publishedCVE Program
The CVE record was published.
- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a2dab9d3-a890-4c66-a825-e30329e37a60?source=cveCVE reference, Wordfence
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps/tags/8.7.5/php/Admin/Admin.php#L233CVE reference, Wordfence
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&old=3608308%40mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps&new=3608308%40mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-mapsCVE reference, Wordfence
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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.