CVE-2026-16562
WP Statistics < 14.16.10 - Subscriber+ Sensitive Data Disclosure via Metabox AJAX Handlers
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 8, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 26, 2026, 4:31 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 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update the WP Statistics plugin to the latest version.
- Verify plugin version is 14.16.10 or higher.
- Ensure nonce checks are supplemented with capability checks.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-16562.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/09d79a3f-7bf0-47ab-bf6d-913eaeb71630/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-16562 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-16562
weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-200 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-16562', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-10T19:44:38.656517Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'WP Statistics', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '14.16.10', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added 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. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/09d79a3f-7bf0-47ab-bf6d-913eaeb71630/