CVE-2023-32291: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in MonsterI

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-32291?

monsterinsights: upgrade to newer than 8.14.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-32291 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32291 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-2023-32291 affect?

CVE-2023-32291 affects monsterinsights. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-32291?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-32291 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting monsterinsights. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-11-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: monsterinsights

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-30 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

monsterinsights monsterinsights UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.14.1

Fixed in: newer than 8.14.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy monsterinsights || rpm -q monsterinsights || monsterinsights --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.14.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade monsterinsights

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade monsterinsights

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-32291?

monsterinsights: upgrade to newer than 8.14.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-32291 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32291 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-2023-32291 affect?

CVE-2023-32291 affects monsterinsights. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2023-32291?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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