CVE-2024-22289 HIGH

CVE-2024-22289: WordPress Post views Stats plugin <= 1.4.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Cybernetikz
Product Post views Stats
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published January 31, 2024
Last update May 11, 2026

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

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CyberNetikz Post views Stats post-views-stats allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Post views Stats: from n/a through <= 1.4.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Post views Stats versions 1.4.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Patch status is unknown; contact the vendor for updates.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing session tokens or redirecting users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Visitors' browsers can be compromised; session hijacking and credential theft are possible.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 31, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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