CVE-2025-3502: The WP Maps WordPress plugin before 4.7.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its Map settings, which could

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-3502?

wp maps: upgrade to 4.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-3502 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3502 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-2025-3502 affect?

CVE-2025-3502 affects wp maps. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The WP Maps WordPress plugin before 4.7.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its Map settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability i

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-3502?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-3502 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting wp maps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP Maps WordPress plugin before 4.7.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its Map settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: weplugins

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-01 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

weplugins wp maps UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.7.2

Fixed in: 4.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-maps

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-3502?

wp maps: upgrade to 4.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-3502 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3502 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-2025-3502 affect?

CVE-2025-3502 affects wp maps. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The WP Maps WordPress plugin before 4.7.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its Map settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability i

How urgent is CVE-2025-3502?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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