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WP Statistics <= 14.16.4 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'utm_source' Parameter

CVE-2026-5231 · wp-statistics

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Vulnerability: WP Statistics <= 14.16.4 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'utm_source' Parameter
Affected software: wp-statistics(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 14.16.4
Authentication: Unauthenticated
Vulnerability type: Cross-site scripting
CVE: CVE-2026-5231
Published: 16 April 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: May allow attackers to run scripts in visitors' browsers or hijack admin sessions.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 9b350b48-05ba-4054-895f-36d7ad71459d). Methodology and redistribution notes

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