What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Greg Ross Just Writing Statistics just-writing-statistics allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Just Writing Statistics: from n/a through <= 4.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Just Writing Statistics versions 4.7 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability accessible to high-privilege users. An attacker with administrative or editor-level access can inject malicious SQL commands through unfiltered input, potentially reading sensitive database records. The vulnerability also affects system availability. Update to a version newer than 4.7.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive database records and degrade site performance via SQL injection.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators or editors with malicious intent can access private data and disrupt site operations.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-privilege user account (admin or editor role) on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 2, 2025
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated