CVE-2022-40311 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-40311: WordPress Analytics Cat plugin <= 1.0.9 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Fatcat Apps
Product Analytics Cat – Google Analytics Made Easy (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 21, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Fatcat Apps Analytics Cat plugin <= 1.0.9 on WordPress.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Analytics Cat contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.9. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious JavaScript through plugin settings that executes in the browsers of other users viewing the plugin interface. The vulnerability requires administrator privileges and user interaction to exploit, and impacts the integrity of the WordPress admin area.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers when they access the plugin settings.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account compromise could allow injection of malicious scripts affecting other administrators and site staff.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Administrator account access and the victim must visit the affected plugin page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 21, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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