CVE-2026-97652
Received Received - Intake

Reflected XSS in WP Statistics WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via REQUEST_URI Query-Parameter Key in all versions up to, and including, 14.16.14 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

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Published
2026-10-02
Last Modified
2026-10-02
Generated
2026-10-02
AI Q&A
2026-10-02
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-97652
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91337

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wp_statistics wp_statistics to 14.16.14 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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

The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress has a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via the REQUEST_URI query parameter. If a user clicks a specially crafted link, the injected script executes in their browser.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect WordPress sites using the WP Statistics plugin versions up to 14.16.14 for reflected XSS via REQUEST_URI parameters. Check server logs for unusual script injection attempts in URLs or user input fields. Use WordPress security plugins like Wordfence to scan for known vulnerable versions or patterns.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal session cookies, redirect you to malicious sites, or perform actions on your behalf. This could lead to account takeover, data theft, or unauthorized changes to your WordPress site if you are an administrator.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's security requirements. Organizations may face compliance penalties if user data is compromised through this exploit.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the WP Statistics plugin to version 14.16.15 or later, which includes the security fix. If immediate update is not possible, disable the plugin temporarily or restrict access to untrusted users. Monitor for suspicious activity and apply web application firewalls to block XSS attempts.

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