CVE-2022-45366 HIGH

CVE-2022-45366: WordPress Slimstat Analytics Plugin <= 5.0.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Jason Crouse, Veronalabs
Product Slimstat Analytics
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published May 25, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jason Crouse, VeronaLabs Slimstat Analytics plugin <= 5.0.4 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Slimstat Analytics versions up to 5.0.4 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Administrators or users visiting crafted links could have their sessions compromised or be tricked into performing unintended actions on the site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 25, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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