CVE-2026-117571 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 8.8 does not sanitize and escape tracking data derived from public visitor requests before storing it and outputting it in the administrative statistics dashboard, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a logged-in administrator views the statistics pages.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/088d6177-738f-4599-bd46-b4c725fb1cff/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-117571?

CVE-2026-117571 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 8.8 does not sanitize and escape tracking data derived from public visitor requests before storing it and outputting it in the adm...

How severe is CVE-2026-117571?

CVE-2026-117571 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-117571?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.