CVE-2025-30588 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the ryan_xantoo Map Contact plugin, a tool commonly used to add contact maps to websites. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.0.4. The core issue arises from the plugin's failure to properly validate the origin of requests, allowing attackers to craft malicious requests that execute actions on behalf of authenticated users without their consent. This CSRF flaw is compounded by the presence of Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), where malicious scripts injected through the CSRF attack are stored persistently within the application. When other users or administrators access the affected pages, these scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting users, or performing other malicious activities. The vulnerability does not require prior authentication for the initial attack vector but does require the victim to be logged in for the CSRF to succeed. There are no known public exploits or patches at the time of publication, making proactive mitigation critical. The lack of a CVSS score necessitates an assessment based on the potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, ease of exploitation, and scope. The combination of CSRF and Stored XSS significantly raises the risk profile, as it enables persistent and stealthy attacks that can compromise user accounts and site integrity. This vulnerability primarily affects websites using the Map Contact plugin, which is likely deployed on WordPress or similar CMS platforms, widely used globally. The technical details highlight the need for improved request validation, CSRF token implementation, and input sanitization to prevent exploitation.

The impact of CVE-2025-30588 is significant for organizations using the ryan_xantoo Map Contact plugin on their websites. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of legitimate users, including administrators, resulting in unauthorized changes to site content or settings. The Stored XSS component allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist on the site, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing sensitive information, or spreading malware. This can damage organizational reputation, lead to data breaches, and cause service disruptions. Since the vulnerability requires victim interaction and authentication, targeted attacks against high-value users or administrators are particularly concerning. The persistent nature of Stored XSS increases the risk of widespread compromise over time. Organizations relying on affected plugins without timely patching or mitigation are exposed to these risks, which can also facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network. The absence of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability becomes widely known.

To mitigate CVE-2025-30588, organizations should prioritize the following actions: 1) Monitor for and apply official patches or updates from the ryan_xantoo Map Contact plugin vendor as soon as they become available. 2) Implement robust CSRF protections by ensuring all state-changing requests include unique, unpredictable CSRF tokens validated server-side. 3) Sanitize and validate all user inputs rigorously to prevent injection of malicious scripts, thereby mitigating Stored XSS risks. 4) Conduct regular security audits and code reviews of custom plugins or third-party components to identify similar vulnerabilities. 5) Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. 6) Educate users and administrators about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites while authenticated. 7) Consider temporarily disabling or replacing the Map Contact plugin if immediate patching is not possible, especially on high-risk or high-traffic sites. 8) Use web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block common CSRF and XSS attack patterns. These measures combined will reduce the likelihood of successful exploitation and limit the impact if an attack occurs.