CVE-2026-16562 WP Statistics CVE debrief

Who should care

WordPress site administrators using the WP Statistics plugin should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. They should review and update the plugin to version 14.16.10 or later, restrict access to dashboard analytics AJAX handlers, and monitor for suspicious activity related to visitor analytics data. Additionally, security teams and vulnerability management teams should prioritize this vulnerability and ensure that affected systems are remediated.

Technical summary

The WP Statistics plugin before 14.16.10 does not perform a capability check on dashboard analytics AJAX handlers, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access to disclose visitor analytics data. This vulnerability has a medium CVSS score of 6.5 and may allow attackers to access sensitive information. The plugin is widely used for tracking website statistics, and the disclosed data may include visitor information.

Defensive priority

Medium-priority defensive actions are recommended due to the medium CVSS score of 6.5 and the potential for data disclosure.

Recommended defensive actions

• Review and update WP Statistics plugin to version 14.16.10 or later
• Restrict access to dashboard analytics AJAX handlers
• Monitor for suspicious activity related to visitor analytics data
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.
• Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance.
• Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.

Evidence notes

The WP Statistics plugin before 14.16.10 does not perform a capability check on dashboard analytics AJAX handlers, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access to disclose visitor analytics data. Evidence from the NVD and WPScan suggests that the WP Statistics plugin is vulnerable to data disclosure. However, detailed information about the vulnerability and its impact is limited. Defenders should verify the affected scope, review official advisories, and monitor for suspicious activity related to visitor analytics data. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-08T07:17:10.350Z and has not been modified since then.

Sources and references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.