CVE-2024-2194
HighExploitedWP Statistics <= 14.5 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Published Mar 10, 2024 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as e44e4bdd-d84e-4315-9232-48a3b240242d
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-2194 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting wp-statistics (wordpress-plugin), WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 29, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including wp-statistics 14.5.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
68%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the URL search parameter in all versions up to, and including, 14.5 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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 29, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wp-statisticswordpress-plugin | See advisory | 14.5.1 |
| WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
wp-statistics
14.5.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 10, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 29, 2024
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e44e4bdd-d84e-4315-9232-48a3b240242d?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e44e4bdd-d84e-4315-9232-48a3b240242d?source=api-scan
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- otherhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3047756%40wp-statistics&new=3047756%40wp-statistics&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- otherhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e44e4bdd-d84e-4315-9232-48a3b240242d?source=cve
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the URL search parameter in all versions up to, and including, 14.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Affected: wp-statistics (wordpress-plugin); WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 29, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including wp-statistics 14.5.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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