CVE-2026-93770
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Unauthenticated Cross-Site Scripting in WP Statistics

Publication date: 2026-09-30

Last updated on: 2026-09-30

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Statistics <= 14.16.13 versions.

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Published
2026-09-30
Last Modified
2026-09-30
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-30
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-93770
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89828

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_statistics wp_statistics 14.16.13

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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 WP Statistics plugin versions up to and including 14.16.13. XSS allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users without needing authentication.

Detection Guidance

Since this is an unauthenticated XSS vulnerability in WP Statistics <= 14.16.13, check if the plugin is installed and its version. Look for suspicious input fields or parameters that may reflect user input without proper sanitization. Manual testing with payloads like <script>alert(1)</script> in form inputs can help identify vulnerable endpoints.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal user sessions, redirect users to malicious sites, or deface the website. Since no authentication is required, any visitor could be affected if they view a page with the injected script.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to access sensitive user data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face fines or penalties for non-compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update WP Statistics to the latest version if available. If no patch exists, disable or remove the plugin immediately. Implement input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data. Use a web application firewall to block XSS attempts.

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