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CVE-2026-12592

HIGH 7.5 PoC AVAILABLE

Published 2026-07-20 · Last modified 2026-07-20

The SlimStat Analytics WordPress plugin before 5.5.0 does not escape a visitor-controlled geolocation value before outputting it in its admin analytics reports, allowing unauthenticated visitors to store a cross-site scripting payload that executes in the browser of an administrator who views the reports. Exploitation requires the SlimStat Analytics WordPress plugin before 5.5.0 to be configured to use the Cloudflare geolocation provider.

EXPLOIT AVAILABLE

Public exploit or PoC code exists. Modeled probability is still low, but the barrier to attack is reduced — watch closely.

Exploitation likelihood

0.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 11th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ● Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7.5CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • ⚠User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
  • ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

Test against your own equipment

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Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-12592/poc.json

Affected

Vendors Unknown

Products Slimstat Analytics

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 7.5 v3.1 · ADP Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • HIGH 7.5 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Exploits & PoC

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS