CVE-2024-9548: The SlimStat Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the resource para
CVE-2024-9548 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting slimstat analytics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The SlimStat Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the resource parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping when logging visitor requests. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-10-15 |
| 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-2024-9548?
slimstat analytics: upgrade to 5.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-9548 being exploited?
CVE-2024-9548 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-2024-9548 affect?
CVE-2024-9548 affects slimstat analytics. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The SlimStat Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the resource parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping when logging visitor
How urgent is CVE-2024-9548?
Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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