7.2
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-25306: WP Statistics <= 13.1.5 Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via browser

First published: Thu Feb 24 2022(Updated: )

The WP Statistics WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping and sanitization of the browser parameter found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-visitor.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.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WP Statistics<=13.1.5

Remedy

Update to version 13.1.6 or newer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-25306?

    The severity of CVE-2022-25306 is rated as high due to the potential for Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-25306?

    To fix CVE-2022-25306, update the WP Statistics plugin to version 13.1.6 or later.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2022-25306?

    CVE-2022-25306 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, potentially compromising site integrity and user data.

  • Which versions of WP Statistics are affected by CVE-2022-25306?

    CVE-2022-25306 affects all versions of the WP Statistics plugin up to and including 13.1.5.

  • Where is CVE-2022-25306 located in the WP Statistics plugin?

    CVE-2022-25306 is found in the ~/includes/class-wp-statistics-visitor.php file of the WP Statistics plugin.

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