CVE-2025-13958

CVE-2025-13958 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-13958?
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.
How severe is CVE-2025-13958?
CVE-2025-13958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-13958 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-13958?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-13958 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-13958 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205552.
When was CVE-2025-13958 published?
CVE-2025-13958 was published on 2025-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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