CVSS base score
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in osama.esh WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) wp-stats-manager allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic): from n/a through <= 7.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) versions 7.2 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' sessions and data can be compromised; attackers may deface content or steal admin credentials if an admin views the malicious page.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a site visitor into viewing a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
External resources
Related vulnerabilities
