What is the severity of CVE-2025-27265?

CVE-2025-27265 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2025-27265?

To fix CVE-2025-27265, upgrade Google Maps for WordPress to version 1.0.4 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-27265 facilitate?

CVE-2025-27265 can facilitate DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the user's browser.

Which versions of Google Maps for WordPress are affected by CVE-2025-27265?

CVE-2025-27265 affects all versions of Google Maps for WordPress up to and including 1.0.3.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-27265 if I can't update immediately?

If you cannot update immediately, ensure to sanitize and validate all user inputs on your site to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-27265.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2025-27265

medium

6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.040%

24/2/2025

CVE-2025-27265: WordPress Google Maps for WordPress plugin <= 1.0.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Mon Feb 24 2025(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Aaron D. Campbell Google Maps for WordPress allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects Google Maps for WordPress: from n/a through 1.0.3.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress Google Maps	<=1.0.3
WordPress Google Maps	<=1.0.3

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/google-maps-for-wordpress/vulnerability/wordpress-google-maps-for-wordpress-plugin-1-0-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27265?
CVE-2025-27265 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2025-27265?
To fix CVE-2025-27265, upgrade Google Maps for WordPress to version 1.0.4 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.
What types of attacks can CVE-2025-27265 facilitate?
CVE-2025-27265 can facilitate DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the user's browser.
Which versions of Google Maps for WordPress are affected by CVE-2025-27265?
CVE-2025-27265 affects all versions of Google Maps for WordPress up to and including 1.0.3.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-27265 if I can't update immediately?
If you cannot update immediately, ensure to sanitize and validate all user inputs on your site to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-27265.

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