PatchTheCVECVE-2021-4333: The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and incl
CVE-2021-4333 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 13.1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the view() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to activate and deactivate arbitrary plugins, via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 69%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2023-03-07 |
| 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-2021-4333?
wp statistics: upgrade to newer than 13.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-4333 being exploited?
CVE-2021-4333 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-2021-4333 affect?
CVE-2021-4333 affects wp statistics. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 13.1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the view() function. This makes it possible for unauthentic
How urgent is CVE-2021-4333?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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