CVE-2022-1672: The Insights from Google PageSpeed WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not verify for CSRF before doing various

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-1672?

insights from google pagespeed: upgrade to 4.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-1672 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1672 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-1672 affect?

CVE-2022-1672 affects insights from google pagespeed. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Insights from Google PageSpeed WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not verify for CSRF before doing various actions such as deleting Custom URLs, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such actions via CSRF attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-1672?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-1672 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting insights from google pagespeed. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Insights from Google PageSpeed WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not verify for CSRF before doing various actions such as deleting Custom URLs, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such actions via CSRF attacks

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2022-07-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: insights from google pagespeed project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-17 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

insights from google pagespeed project insights from google pagespeed UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.0.7

Fixed in: 4.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy insights-from-google-pagespeed || rpm -q insights-from-google-pagespeed || insights-from-google-pagespeed --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade insights-from-google-pagespeed

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade insights-from-google-pagespeed

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1672?

insights from google pagespeed: upgrade to 4.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1672 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1672 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-1672 affect?

CVE-2022-1672 affects insights from google pagespeed. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Insights from Google PageSpeed WordPress plugin before 4.0.7 does not verify for CSRF before doing various actions such as deleting Custom URLs, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin perform such actions via CSRF attacks

How urgent is CVE-2022-1672?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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