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CVE-2023-23999: WordPress Google Analytics by Monster Insights Plugin <= 8.14.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

• Severity: medium (CVSS 5.4 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2023-05-18 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-79

Description

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MonsterInsights plugin <= 8.14.0 versions.

Affected products

• MonsterInsights Google Analytics Dashboard: before 8.14.1 — fixed in 8.14.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: MonsterInsights Google Analytics Dashboard 8.14.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/google-analytics-for-wordpress/wordpress-google-analytics-by-monsterinsights-plugin-8-14-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/google-analytics-for-wordpress/wordpress-google-analytics-by-monsterinsights-plugin-8-14-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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