CVE-2025-48120 is a medium-severity vulnerability classified under CWE-94, which pertains to improper control of code generation, commonly known as code injection. This vulnerability affects the RomanCode MapSVG Lite plugin, versions up to and including 8.6.4. The flaw allows an attacker to inject code due to insufficient validation or sanitization of inputs that are used in code generation within the plugin. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a moderate risk. The vector string (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N) reveals that the vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring authentication or user interaction, but the impact is limited to confidentiality loss only, with no direct impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not currently have any known exploits in the wild, and no patches or fixes have been published yet. The plugin is typically used in WordPress environments to create interactive vector maps, which may be embedded in websites for visualization purposes. The code injection risk could allow attackers to extract sensitive information or perform reconnaissance but does not directly allow code execution or system compromise based on the current CVSS impact metrics.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-48120 depends largely on the extent to which MapSVG Lite is deployed within their web infrastructure. Organizations using this plugin to display interactive maps on public-facing or internal websites may face confidentiality risks, such as unauthorized access to sensitive data embedded or accessible through the plugin. Although the vulnerability does not allow direct code execution or denial of service, the ability to inject code could be leveraged for further reconnaissance or combined with other vulnerabilities to escalate attacks. Sectors relying heavily on geographic data visualization—such as logistics, urban planning, government agencies, and tourism—may be more exposed. Confidentiality breaches could lead to exposure of sensitive location data or internal mapping details, potentially undermining operational security or privacy compliance obligations under regulations like GDPR. Since exploitation requires no authentication or user interaction, the attack surface is broad, increasing risk for organizations with publicly accessible MapSVG Lite instances.

Given the absence of an official patch at this time, European organizations should implement several targeted mitigations: 1) Immediately audit all web properties for the presence of MapSVG Lite plugin versions up to 8.6.4 and identify affected instances. 2) Temporarily disable or remove the plugin from production environments where feasible until a patch is released. 3) Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns that could be used for code injection attempts targeting MapSVG Lite. 4) Restrict access to administrative interfaces and plugin configuration pages to trusted IP addresses or via VPN to reduce exposure. 5) Monitor web server and application logs for unusual requests or error messages indicative of exploitation attempts. 6) Engage with the vendor or security community to track patch releases or mitigations. 7) Educate web development and security teams about secure coding practices to prevent similar injection vulnerabilities in custom code or third-party plugins. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on immediate containment, proactive detection, and access control tailored to this specific plugin and vulnerability.