# CVE-2026-84774: WP Statistics unauthenticated cross-site scripting

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-84774-wp-statistics-unauthenticated-cross-site-scripting  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-09-03. Updated: 2026-09-25  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-84774 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.1 · Published 2026-09-03

WP Statistics is a popular WordPress plugin used to track and display website analytics and visitor statistics. An unauthenticated attacker can inject malicious scripts into affected versions, allowing them to steal visitor data, hijack user accounts, or compromise website functionality without requiring any authentication or admin access.

Technologies: [VeronaLabs WP Statistics](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/wp-statistics). Vendors: [VeronaLabs](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/veronalabs).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-84774 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-84774 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-84774?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.1, published 3 September 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** VeronaLabs WP Statistics <= 14.16.11.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-84774?** A patch was published on 2026-09-02: Version 14.16.12 and later Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-84774 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-84774?** Check whether you run VeronaLabs WP Statistics at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

This vulnerability is a reflected or stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in WP Statistics versions 14.16.11 and earlier that can be exploited without authentication. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript that will execute in the context of visitors' browsers. While the initial attack can be initiated by an unauthenticated attacker, successful exploitation typically requires user interaction (such as a victim clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page). The vulnerability has been patched in version 14.16.12 and later, which is available for immediate deployment.

## Affected products

- VeronaLabs WP Statistics <= 14.16.11

## Timeline

- 2026-09-03: disclosed
- 2026-09-02: patched: Version 14.16.12 and later
- 2026-08-26: other: Reported by TwinSecKR

## References

- [https://wordpress.org/plugins](https://wordpress.org/plugins)
- [https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-statistics/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-statistics-plugin-14-16-11-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-statistics/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-statistics-plugin-14-16-11-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve)

## Related threats

- [VeronaLabs WP Statistics reflected cross-site scripting](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-97276-improper-neutralization-of-input-during-web-page-generation-cross)
- [WP Statistics cross-site scripting in plugin](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-93770-unauthenticated-cross-site-scripting-xss-in-wp-statistics-14-16)
- [VeronaLabs WP Statistics DOM-based XSS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-48839-veronalabs-wp-statistics-dom-based-xss)