CVE-2025-26539: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in petkivim Embed Google Map
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in petkivim Embed Google Map embed-google-map allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Embed Google Map: from n/a through <= 3.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-26539 affects the petkivim Embed Google Map plugin (versions up to 3.2) and is classified as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue. It results from improper input sanitization during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject and store malicious scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the affected pages. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to data disclosure, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild, and the impact remains theoretical based on the vulnerability description.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting plugin usage or applying input validation controls where possible to mitigate risk.
CVE-2025-26539: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in petkivim Embed Google Map
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in petkivim Embed Google Map embed-google-map allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Embed Google Map: from n/a through <= 3.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-26539 affects the petkivim Embed Google Map plugin (versions up to 3.2) and is classified as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue. It results from improper input sanitization during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject and store malicious scripts that execute in the context of users viewing the affected pages. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to data disclosure, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild, and the impact remains theoretical based on the vulnerability description.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting plugin usage or applying input validation controls where possible to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-12T13:58:16.936Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd729de6bfc5ba1deec659
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:31:41 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 9:54:33 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:59:21 PM
Views: 25
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