CVE-2025-2279: The Maps WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-2279?

maps: upgrade to newer than 1.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-2279 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-2279 affect?

CVE-2025-2279 affects maps. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The Maps WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-2279?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2025-2279 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting maps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Maps WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: robosoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-04 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

robosoft maps UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.6

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maps || rpm -q maps || maps --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade maps

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade maps

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-2279?

maps: upgrade to newer than 1.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-2279 being exploited?

CVE-2025-2279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-2279 affect?

CVE-2025-2279 affects maps. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). The Maps WordPress plugin through 1.0.6 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to p

How urgent is CVE-2025-2279?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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