CVE-2023-40676: Auth

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-40676?

slimstat analytics: upgrade to newer than 5.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-40676 being exploited?

CVE-2023-40676 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-2023-40676 affect?

CVE-2023-40676 affects slimstat analytics. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jason Crouse, VeronaLabs Slimstat Analytics plugin <= 5.0.8 versions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-40676?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2023-40676 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting slimstat analytics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jason Crouse, VeronaLabs Slimstat Analytics plugin <= 5.0.8 versions.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wp-slimstat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-27 15:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-slimstat slimstat analytics UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0.8

Fixed in: newer than 5.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy slimstat-analytics || rpm -q slimstat-analytics || slimstat-analytics --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade slimstat-analytics

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade slimstat-analytics

Note

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

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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-2023-40676?

slimstat analytics: upgrade to newer than 5.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-40676 being exploited?

CVE-2023-40676 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-2023-40676 affect?

CVE-2023-40676 affects slimstat analytics. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jason Crouse, VeronaLabs Slimstat Analytics plugin <= 5.0.8 versions.

How urgent is CVE-2023-40676?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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