How severe is CVE-2022-1707?

CVE-2022-1707 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-1707 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 90% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1707?

CVE-2022-1707 affects Gtm4wp Google Tag Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1707?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-1707 published?

CVE-2022-1707 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1707

CVE-2022-1707 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gtm4wp Google Tag Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 90% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 90% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Gtm4wp Google Tag Manager
Published: 2022-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Google Tag Manager for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the s parameter due to the site search populating into the data layer of sites with insufficient sanitization in versions up to an including 1.15. The affected file is ~/public/frontend.php and this could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1707?: The Google Tag Manager for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the s parameter due to the site search populating into the data layer of sites with insufficient sanitization in versions up to an including 1.15. The affected file is ~/public/frontend.php and this could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers.
How severe is CVE-2022-1707?: CVE-2022-1707 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-1707 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 90% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1707?: CVE-2022-1707 affects Gtm4wp Google Tag Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1707?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-1707 published?: CVE-2022-1707 was published on 2022-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gtm4wp:google_tag_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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