CVE-2025-6572

CVE-2025-6572 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 OpenStreetMap for Gutenberg and WPBakery Page Builder (formerly Visual Composer) WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block 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-2025-6572?
The OpenStreetMap for Gutenberg and WPBakery Page Builder (formerly Visual Composer) WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2025-6572?
CVE-2025-6572 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-2025-6572 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6572?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-6572 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-6572 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23980.
When was CVE-2025-6572 published?
CVE-2025-6572 was published on 2025-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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