CVE-2022-3904

Name: CVE-2022-3904
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-16T16:15:10.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3904 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The MonsterInsights WordPress plugin before 8.9.1 does not sanitize or escape page titles in the top posts/pages section, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary web scripts into the titles by spoofing requests to google analytics.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MonsterInsights WordPress plugin before 8.9.1 does not sanitize or escape page titles in the top posts/pages section, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary web scripts into the titles by spoofing requests to google analytics.

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

1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Monsterinsights	Monsterinsights	< 8.9.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/244d9ef1-335c-4f65-94ad-27c0c633f6adExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/244d9ef1-335c-4f65-94ad-27c0c633f6adExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3904?

How severe is CVE-2022-3904?

CVE-2022-3904 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3904?

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-2022-3904?

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Source: NVD / NIST