CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe WP-Stats plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, affecting all versions up to 2.56. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which can execute when users visit those pages, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize immediate updates to mitigate the risk.
Original NVD Description
The WP-Stats plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 2.56 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.