CVE-2025-9044: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mapster Mapster WP Maps
The Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple fields in versions up to, and including, 1.20.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions and above to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary scripts into pages via multiple input fields. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the affected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.20.0. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor-level permissions or higher to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of other users viewing the infected pages. This can lead to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires user interaction (page access) to trigger the payload. The CVSS score of 6.4 reflects a medium severity impact with low complexity and privileges required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Mapster WP Maps plugin if possible. Monitor for plugin updates from the vendor that address this vulnerability.
CVE-2025-9044: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mapster Mapster WP Maps
Description
The Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple fields in versions up to, and including, 1.20.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions and above to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Technical Analysis
The Mapster WP Maps plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary scripts into pages via multiple input fields. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the affected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects versions up to 1.20.0. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with contributor-level permissions or higher to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of other users viewing the infected pages. This can lead to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other client-side attacks. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires user interaction (page access) to trigger the payload. The CVSS score of 6.4 reflects a medium severity impact with low complexity and privileges required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Mapster WP Maps plugin if possible. Monitor for plugin updates from the vendor that address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-14T18:35:47.572Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68d60d329e21be37e93b4714
Added to database: 9/26/2025, 3:49:06 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:58:15 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:39:19 AM
Views: 150
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