CVE-2025-48078 identifies a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Norbert Slick Google Map plugin, versions up to and including 0.3. The vulnerability enables attackers to trick authenticated users into submitting unauthorized requests, which in turn can lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Stored XSS occurs when malicious scripts are permanently stored on the target server, for example, in a database, and then executed in the context of other users' browsers. This combination of CSRF and Stored XSS significantly increases the attack surface, as attackers can inject persistent malicious code that executes whenever a victim accesses the affected page. The CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflects the vulnerability's network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), but requiring user interaction (UI:R). The scope is unchanged (S:U), and the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high (C:H/I:H/A:H). The plugin is typically used in web applications to embed Google Maps, and the vulnerability could allow attackers to steal user credentials, manipulate displayed content, or disrupt service availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and should be addressed promptly. The lack of available patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate mitigation through configuration and coding best practices.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-48078 can be significant, especially for those relying on the Norbert Slick Google Map plugin in their web applications or content management systems. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, resulting in data theft, session hijacking, or defacement of websites. Stored XSS can compromise user trust and lead to the spread of malware or phishing attacks. The confidentiality of sensitive user data may be breached, integrity of web content compromised, and availability of services disrupted. Organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, government, and media that use this plugin to enhance user experience with maps are particularly vulnerable. Additionally, regulatory compliance risks arise under GDPR if personal data is exposed due to exploitation. The high severity and ease of exploitation without authentication increase the urgency for European entities to assess their exposure and implement mitigations.

1. Monitor the vendor's official channels for patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-48078 and apply them immediately upon release. 2. Implement anti-CSRF tokens in all forms and state-changing requests to prevent unauthorized request forgery. 3. Sanitize and validate all user inputs rigorously to prevent injection of malicious scripts that lead to stored XSS. 4. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. 5. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on web application vulnerabilities, including CSRF and XSS. 6. Educate users about phishing and suspicious links that could trigger CSRF attacks. 7. If patching is delayed, consider disabling or replacing the vulnerable plugin with a secure alternative. 8. Use web application firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block CSRF and XSS attack patterns. 9. Review and minimize the use of plugins and third-party components to reduce attack surface. 10. Maintain up-to-date backups to enable recovery in case of successful exploitation.