CVE-2024-0405: The Burst Statistics – Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress plugin, version 1.5.3, is vulnerable to Post-A

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0405?

burst statistics: upgrade to 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0405 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0405 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-2024-0405 affect?

CVE-2024-0405 affects burst statistics. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Burst Statistics – Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress plugin, version 1.5.3, is vulnerable to Post-Authenticated SQL Injection via multiple JSON parameters in the /wp-json/burst/v1/data/compare endpoint. Affected parameters includ

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-0405 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting burst statistics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Burst Statistics – Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress plugin, version 1.5.3, is vulnerable to Post-Authenticated SQL Injection via multiple JSON parameters in the /wp-json/burst/v1/data/compare endpoint. Affected parameters include 'browser', 'device', 'page_id', 'page_url', 'platform', and 'referrer'. This vulnerability arises due to insufficient escaping of user-supplied parameters and the lack of adequate preparation in SQL queries.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-01-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: burst-statistics

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-17 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

burst-statistics burst statistics UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.3

Fixed in: 1.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade burst-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-2024-0405?

burst statistics: upgrade to 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0405 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0405 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-2024-0405 affect?

CVE-2024-0405 affects burst statistics. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Burst Statistics – Privacy-Friendly Analytics for WordPress plugin, version 1.5.3, is vulnerable to Post-Authenticated SQL Injection via multiple JSON parameters in the /wp-json/burst/v1/data/compare endpoint. Affected parameters includ

How urgent is CVE-2024-0405?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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