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7.2

WP-Stats <= 2.56: Unauthenticated Malicious Scripts on WordPress Sites

CVE-2026-19794 · published 2 months ago
Summary

The WP-Stats plugin for WordPress is at risk because attackers can inject malicious code that runs on user's browsers without needing a password. This could lead to stealing user data, spreading malware, or redirecting users to fake websites. Update the plugin to a version higher than 2.56 to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
gamerz wp-stats <= 2.56
Original advisory text
The WP-Stats plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 2.56 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it p...
The WP-Stats plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 2.56 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
7.2 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published14 Aug 2026
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen14 Aug 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-19794 · NVD
CVE-2026-19794 · MITRE
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