CVE-2022-25305: WP Statistics <= 13.1.5 Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via IP
The WP Statistics WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping and sanitization of the IP parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-ip.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts onto several pages that execute when site administrators view a sites statistics, in versions up to and including 13.1.5.
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What is CVE-2022-25305?
CVE-2022-25305 is a vulnerability in the WP Statistics WordPress plugin that allows for Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How does CVE-2022-25305 work?
CVE-2022-25305 works by exploiting insufficient escaping and sanitization of the IP parameter in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-ip.php file, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts on several pages that execute when site administrators view certain reports.
How severe is CVE-2022-25305?
CVE-2022-25305 has a severity rating of 6.1 (high).
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-25305?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2022-25305 is available. Users should update to version 13.1.6 or later of the WP Statistics WordPress plugin.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-25305?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-25305 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/af90cef7867583ab2de4cccea2a8c87d), [Reference 2](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2679983%40wp-statistics&new=2679983%40wp-statistics&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=), [Reference 3](https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-25305)