CVE-2017-2136: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP Statistics version 12.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inje

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-2136?

wp statistics: upgrade to newer than 12.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-2136 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2136 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-2136 affect?

CVE-2017-2136 affects wp statistics. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP Statistics version 12.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specially crafted HTTP Referer headers.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-2136?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2017-2136 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting wp statistics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP Statistics version 12.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specially crafted HTTP Referer headers.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2017-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: wp statistics

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-28 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 12.0.4

Fixed in: newer than 12.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-statistics || rpm -q wp-statistics || wp-statistics --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 12.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-statistics

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-statistics

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-2136?

wp statistics: upgrade to newer than 12.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2136 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2136 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-2136 affect?

CVE-2017-2136 affects wp statistics. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in WP Statistics version 12.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specially crafted HTTP Referer headers.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2136?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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