CVE-2026-16562
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CVE-2026-16562 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 14.16.10 does not perform a capability check on a set of dashboard analytics AJAX handlers, relying only on a nonce that every authenticated user holds, allowing users with Subscriber-level access and above to disclose the site's visitor analytics data.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP Statistics WordPress plugin before 14.16.10 does not perform a capability check on a set of dashboard analytics AJAX handlers, relying only on a nonce that every authenticated user holds, allowing users with Subscriber-level access and above to disclose the site's visitor analytics data.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WP Statistics | < 14.16.10 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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