CVE-2026-66426: WordPress WP-Stats plugin <= 2.56 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Published Aug 13, 2026
·Updated
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP-Stats <= 2.56 versions.
Affected Software
1 affected component
WordPress WP-Stats<=2.56
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress WP-Stats pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.56.1
Event History
Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:36 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-66426?
CVE-2026-66426 has a severity rating of 7.1, classified as high.
2
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-66426?
CVE-2026-66426 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
3
How do I fix CVE-2026-66426?
To fix CVE-2026-66426, update the WP-Stats plugin to version 2.57 or later.
4
What can be exploited in CVE-2026-66426?
CVE-2026-66426 can be exploited by attackers to inject malicious scripts due to the unauthenticated nature of the XSS.
5
What versions of the WP-Stats plugin are affected by CVE-2026-66426?
WP-Stats versions 2.56 and below are affected by CVE-2026-66426.