Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessIdentify vulnerable WP Statistics endpoint
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DeliveryCraft request with malicious JS payload
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ExploitDeliver link/input to victim
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ExecutionVictim's browser renders unsanitized payload
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PersistScript executes in victim session
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ImpactSession hijack or unauthorized actions
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Exploitation targets WordPress sites running the WP Statistics plugin at version 14.16.13 or earlier; no authentication is required (PR:N), but successful attack REQUIRES victim user interaction (UI:R) - a user must load the attacker-influenced page or click a crafted link for the injected script to execute. The precise vulnerable feature/parameter is not specified in the available data. The main limiting factors are the need to lure a victim into triggering the payload and the only-partial (Low) impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability rather than full compromise. |
| Impact | The provided CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L, base 7.1) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated cross-site scripting flaw whose exploitation hinges on victim user interaction (UI:R), with a scope change (S:C) reflecting script execution crossing into the browser/DOM security context and limited (Low) impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No EPSS score, KEV listing, POC, or SSVC decision data was provided, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified from the input; per the precision rules this is 'no public exploit identified at time of analysis' rather than confirmed active exploitation. The 7.1 rating is largely driven by the unauthenticated attack vector and scope change typical of XSS scoring, but real-world severity is tempered by the UI:R requirement (a user must be induced to trigger the payload) and the merely partial C/I/A impact. This is a moderate-priority patch item - the very large install base of WP Statistics raises aggregate exposure - but it is not a wormable, unauthenticated RCE and lacks any evidence of active exploitation. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An unauthenticated attacker crafts a request or input to a vulnerable WP Statistics endpoint (<= 14.16.13) that injects malicious JavaScript, which is later rendered without proper sanitization. When a user or administrator views the affected page/parameter, the script executes in their browser session, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions in their context. No public exploit code was identified in the provided data. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Sep 30, 2026
Cross-site scripting (XSS) in the WP Statistics WordPress plugin (versions 14.16.13 and earlier) enables remote, unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. Exploitation requires a victim to interact with a crafted link or page, after which the script executes in the victim's browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis.
RemediationAI
Upgrade the WP Statistics plugin to the latest version beyond 14.16.13; the vendor advisory (Patchstack) should be consulted for the exact patched version, as no fixed version is specified in the available data. If immediate updating is not possible, consider temporarily deactivating the plugin, though this will disable analytics functionality. Alternatively, deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with rules to block XSS payloads, but be aware of potential false positives. Enforce a strict Content Security Policy (CSP) to limit script execution, and educate users to avoid clicking untrusted links. Monitor for suspicious script injections in pages served by the plugin. Always keep WordPress core and other plugins up to date.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
WP Statistics is a WordPress plugin that provides site analytics. The flaw is a CWE-79 improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing reflected or stored XSS. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L) indicates a network-reachable, low-complexity attack that requires no authentication but does need victim interaction (UI:R). The scope change (S:C) reflects that the injected script executes in the victim's browser and can impact resources beyond the vulnerable component, such as other WordPress pages. The specific vulnerable parameter or feature is not identified in the available data; the CPE cpe:2.3:a:veronalabs:wp_statistics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* confirms the affected product.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Unauthenticated network-reachable XSS (PR:N, AV:N, AC:L) needing victim interaction (UI:R) with cross-context script execution (S:C) yielding limited C/I/A impact.
Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Statistics <= 14.16.13 versions.
Executive ViewAI
The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress, deployed on versions 14.16.13 and earlier, carries a high-severity cross-site scripting flaw that allows malicious script injection into site pages viewed by visitors and administrators. Because the plugin is widely installed on public-facing marketing and content sites, successful exploitation could compromise visitor sessions or privileged WordPress accounts, exposing customer data and damaging brand trust. No vendor patch is currently available, so affected sites remain exposed until remediation or mitigation is completed, and leadership should treat this as an active risk-management item rather than a routine update.
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: deactivate or remove the WP Statistics plugin (versions 14.16.13 and earlier) where it is not essential; restrict access to WordPress administrative interfaces and plugin endpoints by IP allowlist or authenticated access; deploy WAF virtual patching rules targeting XSS payloads in plugin request parameters; enforce multi-factor authentication for all WordPress administrator accounts to limit session-hijacking impact; and monitor web and WAF logs for injected scripts or anomalous requests to plugin endpoints until a fixed version becomes available.
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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
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