CVE-2025-14057: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in tugbucket Multi-column Tag Map
The Multi-column Tag Map plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 17.0.39 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-14057 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Multi-column Tag Map plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the admin settings interface. Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts that persist and execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages. This vulnerability impacts multi-site WordPress setups and installations with unfiltered_html disabled. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with low confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator-level access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages generated by the plugin. These scripts execute in the context of users accessing the injected pages, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking. The vulnerability is limited to multi-site WordPress installations or those with unfiltered_html disabled, reducing the overall attack surface. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Until a patch is released, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Multi-column Tag Map plugin in multi-site environments or where unfiltered_html is disabled. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official fixes once available.
CVE-2025-14057: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in tugbucket Multi-column Tag Map
Description
The Multi-column Tag Map plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 17.0.39 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-14057 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Multi-column Tag Map plugin for WordPress. The flaw exists due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the admin settings interface. Authenticated administrators can inject malicious scripts that persist and execute in the context of users viewing the injected pages. This vulnerability impacts multi-site WordPress setups and installations with unfiltered_html disabled. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and a scope change with low confidentiality and integrity impact and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrator-level access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages generated by the plugin. These scripts execute in the context of users accessing the injected pages, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking. The vulnerability is limited to multi-site WordPress installations or those with unfiltered_html disabled, reducing the overall attack surface. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Until a patch is released, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Multi-column Tag Map plugin in multi-site environments or where unfiltered_html is disabled. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply official fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-04T17:57:15.913Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 695e4c117349d0379d7d56b0
Added to database: 1/7/2026, 12:05:37 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:45:52 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 7:18:01 AM
Views: 105
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