CVE-2026-4303: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in osamaesh WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)
The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its 'wsm_showDayStatsGraph' shortcode. This flaw exists in all versions up to and including 8. 4 due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied attributes. Authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 4, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation has been confirmed at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-4303 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'wsm_showDayStatsGraph' shortcode, allowing authenticated contributors or higher to inject arbitrary scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the infected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 8.4. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or user session compromise. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2026-4303: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in osamaesh WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)
Description
The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its 'wsm_showDayStatsGraph' shortcode. This flaw exists in all versions up to and including 8. 4 due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of user-supplied attributes. Authenticated users with contributor-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 4, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation has been confirmed at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4303 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) plugin for WordPress. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'wsm_showDayStatsGraph' shortcode, allowing authenticated contributors or higher to inject arbitrary scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the infected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The vulnerability affects all plugin versions up to 8.4. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor-level or higher access can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the vulnerable shortcode. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the compromised pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or user session compromise. The vulnerability does not affect availability but impacts confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if feasible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-16T20:17:07.038Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d6330f1cc7ad14da5fcec0
Added to database: 4/8/2026, 10:50:55 AM
Last enriched: 4/8/2026, 11:06:03 AM
Last updated: 4/8/2026, 12:06:23 PM
Views: 6
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