How severe is CVE-2022-3788?

CVE-2022-3788 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10, rated MEDIUM. Review your exposure and patch according to your risk tolerance.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2022-3788?

CVE-2022-3788 affects the following packages: tobiasbg/tablepress (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3788?

The records we use list no patched version of tobiasbg/tablepress for CVE-2022-3788. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.

How do I detect CVE-2022-3788 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for tobiasbg/tablepress, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2022-3788 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is CVE-2022-3788 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2022-3788 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

When was CVE-2022-3788 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2022-3788 was published on November 1, 2022 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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MEDIUM severity

CVE-2022-3788 — tablepress

MEDIUM

CVE-2022-3788 is a medium-severity (CVSS 4.8) vulnerability in tobiasbg/tablepress. The records list no fixed version yet; check the vendor advisory below and apply the mitigations in the meantime.

TablePress Plugin vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting

Published

Nov 1, 2022

Updated

Nov 8, 2023

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

None yet

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 8, 2023 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘tobiasbg/tablepress

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

A cross-site scripting vulnerability was found in an unknown function of the component Table Import Handler. The manipulation of the argument Import data leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Affected Packages

1 total

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`tobiasbg/tablepress`	all versions	No fix

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for tobiasbg/tablepress, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
The records we use list no patched version of tobiasbg/tablepress for CVE-2022-3788. Check the maintainer's advisory, and where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range.
Mitigate without a patch
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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