CVE-2025-13958 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

The YaMaps for WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin before 0.6.40 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.

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0d4bb338-f0d0-4b57-8664-1b8cba7cbe52/

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-13958?

CVE-2025-13958 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The YaMaps for WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin before 0.6.40 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, wh...

How severe is CVE-2025-13958?

CVE-2025-13958 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-13958?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.