CVE-2022-3708

Name: CVE-2022-3708
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-28T19:15:10.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3708 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Web Stories plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in versions up to, and including 1.24.0 due to insufficient validation of URLs supplied via the 'url' parameter found via the /v1/hotlink/proxy REST API Endpoint. This makes it possible for authenticated users to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Web Stories plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in versions up to, and including 1.24.0 due to insufficient validation of URLs supplied via the 'url' parameter found via the /v1/hotlink/proxy REST API Endpoint. This makes it possible for authenticated users to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Web Stories	< 1.25.0

References

https://github.com/GoogleForCreators/web-stories-wp/commit/3ad2099f95155d658624ffac2e34ce0da739e34bPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/GoogleForCreators/web-stories-wp/compare/v1.24.0...v1.25.0Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/web-storiesProduct, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7817a840-325a-4709-8374-84bb32d98d0e?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-3708Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/GoogleForCreators/web-stories-wp/commit/3ad2099f95155d658624ffac2e34ce0da739e34bPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/GoogleForCreators/web-stories-wp/compare/v1.24.0...v1.25.0Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/web-storiesProduct, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7817a840-325a-4709-8374-84bb32d98d0e?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-3708Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3708?

How severe is CVE-2022-3708?

CVE-2022-3708 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3708?

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-2022-3708?

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Source: NVD / NIST