CVE-2026-57629
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action
StatCounter <= 2.1.1 Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Publication date: 2026-06-26

Last updated on: 2026-06-26

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in StatCounter <= 2.1.1 versions.
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Published
2026-06-26
Last Modified
2026-06-26
Generated
2026-06-26
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2026-06-26
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NVD
CVE-2026-57629
EUVD
EUVD-2026-39745
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack statcounter_plugin to 2.1.2 (exc)
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CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
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Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify any direct impact of this vulnerability on compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) issue found in the WordPress StatCounter Plugin versions 2.1.1 and below.

It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into websites by exploiting the plugin, potentially causing harmful effects such as redirects or unwanted advertisements.

The vulnerability requires a privileged user to perform an action, like clicking a malicious link, for the attack to succeed.

It has been fixed in version 2.1.2 of the plugin.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to attackers injecting malicious scripts into your website.

  • Redirecting users to malicious or unintended websites.
  • Displaying unwanted advertisements or harmful HTML payloads.

Because the attack requires a privileged user to interact with a malicious link, it could compromise the integrity and security of your website if such an action occurs.

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a moderate risk, so timely updating to the patched version is recommended to mitigate these impacts.

Mitigation Strategies

The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the WordPress StatCounter Plugin to version 2.1.2 or later, where the Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been patched.

Additionally, Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins to ensure timely patching.

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