What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Steve Truman Page View Count page-views-count allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Page View Count: from n/a through <= 2.9.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Page View Count versions 2.9.0 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify or disable page view tracking functionality. An attacker with low-level site access can alter integrity of view count data or disrupt the feature's availability. Update to a version newer than 2.9.0 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify or disable page view tracking data after logging in with a low-privilege account.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Page view counts may be corrupted, deleted, or the feature disabled by unauthorized users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 9, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated