CVE-2023-32291 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-32291: WordPress MonsterInsights Pro Plugin <= 8.14.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Monsterinsights
Product MonsterInsights Pro
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 30, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in MonsterInsights Pro allows Stored XSS.This issue affects MonsterInsights Pro: from n/a through 8.14.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

MonsterInsights Pro versions up to 8.14.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger the payload.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can compromise other visitors' sessions or perform unauthorized actions without admin knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 30, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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