CVE-2025-48120: WordPress MapSVG Lite plugin <= 8.6.9 - Arbitrary Shortcode Execution vulnerability

Published May 16, 2025
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Updated

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in RomanCode MapSVG Lite allows Code Injection. This issue affects MapSVG Lite: from n/a through 8.6.4.

Other sources

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in RomanCode MapSVG mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps allows Code Injection.This issue affects MapSVG: from n/a through <= 8.6.9.

— MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected components
RomanCode MapSVG Lite<=8.6.4
RomanCode MapSVG (mapsvg-lite-interactive-vector-maps)<=8.6.9
RomanCode MapSVG Lite (WordPress plugin)<=8.6.9

Event History

May 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48120?

CVE-2025-48120 is regarded as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for code injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48120?

To fix CVE-2025-48120, ensure that you upgrade to MapSVG Lite version 8.6.5 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-48120?

CVE-2025-48120 is classified as a code injection vulnerability affecting MapSVG Lite.

4

Which versions of MapSVG Lite are affected by CVE-2025-48120?

CVE-2025-48120 affects all versions of MapSVG Lite from an unspecified version up to 8.6.4.

5

What can an attacker do exploiting CVE-2025-48120?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2025-48120 could execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to serious security breaches.

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