CVE-2026-12592
SlimStat Analytics < 5.5.0 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS via CF-IPCountry Header
Description
The SlimStat Analytics WordPress plugin before 5.5.0 does not escape a visitor-controlled geolocation value before outputting it in its admin analytics reports, allowing unauthenticated visitors to store a cross-site scripting payload that executes in the browser of an administrator who views the reports. Exploitation requires the SlimStat Analytics WordPress plugin before 5.5.0 to be configured to use the Cloudflare geolocation provider.
INFO
Published Date :
July 20, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 20, 2026, 8:39 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update the SlimStat Analytics WordPress plugin to version 5.5.0 or later.
- Ensure Cloudflare geolocation provider is configured securely.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-12592.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3658cae6-f6ae-4ecc-8d74-bb402e61f5d5/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-79 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-12592', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-20T13:14:39.143882Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'SlimStat Analytics', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '5.5.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The SlimStat Analytics WordPress plugin before 5.5.0 does not escape a visitor-controlled geolocation value before outputting it in its admin analytics reports, allowing unauthenticated visitors to store a cross-site scripting payload that executes in the browser of an administrator who views the reports. Exploitation requires the SlimStat Analytics WordPress plugin before 5.5.0 to be configured to use the Cloudflare geolocation provider. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3658cae6-f6ae-4ecc-8d74-bb402e61f5d5/