XSS in Veronalabs Wp Statistics – Simple, Privacy-Friendly Google Analytics Alternative

CVE-2026-97652

The WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via REQUEST_URI Query-Parameter Key in all versions up to, and including, 14.16.14 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-97652?
CVE-2026-97652 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Veronalabs Wp Statistics – Simple, Privacy-Friendly Google Analytics Alternative, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2026-10-02.
How severe is CVE-2026-97652?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.