PatchTheCVECVE-2019-12566: The WP Statistics plugin through 12.6.5 for Wordpress has stored XSS in includes/class-wp-statistics-pages.php
CVE-2019-12566 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting wp statistics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WP Statistics plugin through 12.6.5 for Wordpress has stored XSS in includes/class-wp-statistics-pages.php. This is related to an account with the Editor role creating a post with a title that contains JavaScript, to attack an admin user.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2019-06-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-12566?
wp statistics: upgrade to newer than 12.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-12566 being exploited?
CVE-2019-12566 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-2019-12566 affect?
CVE-2019-12566 affects wp statistics. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The WP Statistics plugin through 12.6.5 for Wordpress has stored XSS in includes/class-wp-statistics-pages.php. This is related to an account with the Editor role creating a post with a title that contains JavaScript, to attack an admin use
How urgent is CVE-2019-12566?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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