PatchTheCVECVE-2021-25086: The Advanced Page Visit Counter WordPress plugin before 6.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some input before o
CVE-2021-25086 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting advanced page visit counter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Advanced Page Visit Counter WordPress plugin before 6.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some input before outputting it in an admin dashboard page, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins viewing it
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
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 | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-05-02 |
| 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-2021-25086?
advanced page visit counter: upgrade to 6.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-25086 being exploited?
CVE-2021-25086 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-2021-25086 affect?
CVE-2021-25086 affects advanced page visit counter. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Advanced Page Visit Counter WordPress plugin before 6.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some input before outputting it in an admin dashboard page, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against admins
How urgent is CVE-2021-25086?
Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference
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