CVE-2019-12566: XSS
The WP Statistics plugin through 12.6.5 for Wordpress has stored XSS in includes/class-wp-statistics-pages.php. This is related to an account with the Editor role creating a post with a title that contains JavaScript, to attack an admin user.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12566?
CVE-2019-12566 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for stored XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12566?
To fix CVE-2019-12566, update the WP Statistics plugin to version 12.6.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-12566?
CVE-2019-12566 affects users of the WP Statistics plugin for Wordpress versions up to and including 12.6.5.
What exploits are possible with CVE-2019-12566?
CVE-2019-12566 allows an attacker to execute malicious JavaScript in the context of an admin user via a post title.
Is CVE-2019-12566 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2019-12566 is noteworthy due to its impact on widely used Wordpress installations with the WP Statistics plugin.