CVE-2026-28175
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Unauthenticated XSS in Visitors Traffic Real Time Statistics

Publication date: 2026-08-13

Last updated on: 2026-08-13

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Visitors Traffic Real Time Statistics <= 8.11 versions.

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Published
2026-08-13
Last Modified
2026-08-13
Generated
2026-09-02
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2026-08-13
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-01
NVD
CVE-2026-28175
EUVD
EUVD-2026-57958

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Vendor Product Version / Range
patchstack visitors_traffic_real_time_statistics to 8.11 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
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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Executive Summary

This is an Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Visitors Traffic Real Time Statistics plugin versions 8.11 and below. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users without needing authentication.

Detection Guidance

To detect this XSS vulnerability in the Visitors Traffic Real Time Statistics plugin, check if your WordPress site is running version 8.11 or below. Inspect network traffic for suspicious scripts or payloads in HTTP requests/responses. Use tools like WPScan to scan for vulnerable versions: wpscan --url <your-site-url> --enumerate vp,vt. Monitor for unusual user interactions or content changes on the site.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal user sessions, redirect users to malicious sites, or deface web pages. Users with admin privileges could be targeted to gain full control of the website. The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates a high severity impact.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, exposing personal data which violates GDPR and HIPAA requirements. Organizations may face fines and legal consequences for failing to protect user data adequately.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Visitors Traffic Real Time Statistics to a version higher than 8.11 to patch the XSS vulnerability. If an update is not available, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a fix is released.

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