CVE-2022-0431

Name: CVE-2022-0431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-04T16:15:09.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0431 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.86%

53.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Insights From Google Pagespeed Project	Insights From Google Pagespeed	< 4.0.4

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2690415Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/52bd94df-8816-48fd-8788-38d045eb57caExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2690415Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/52bd94df-8816-48fd-8788-38d045eb57caExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0431?

How severe is CVE-2022-0431?

CVE-2022-0431 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0431?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0431?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST