CVE-2025-53566 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-53566: WordPress WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) plugin <= 7.8 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Osama.esh
Product WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 4, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

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

01Description

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 <= 7.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) versions 7.8 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; attackers may steal admin sessions or modify site content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a WordPress user account (low privilege) and the victim must visit an affected page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 4, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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