CVE-2022-0431

Public Exploit
Google Pagespeed Insights < 4.0.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Insights from Google PageSpeed WordPress plugin before 4.0.4 does not sanitise and escape various parameters before outputting them back in attributes in the plugin's settings dashboard, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Insights from Google PageSpeed
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/52bd94df-8816-48fd-8788-38d045eb57ca third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2690415 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0431?
CVE-2022-0431 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0431?
To fix CVE-2022-0431, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0431 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0431 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0431?
CVE-2022-0431 affects Unknown Insights from Google PageSpeed.
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