CVE-2026-3488: veronalabs wp statistics – simple, privacy-friendly google analytics alternative Missing Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-3488 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Missing Authorization vulnerability in veronalabs wp statistics – simple, privacy-friendly google analytics alternative. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36.8% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 14.16.5.

Timeline

1. 17-04-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-04-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 14.16.4. This is due to missing capability checks on multiple AJAX handlers including `wp_statistics_get_filters`, `wp_statistics_getPrivacyStatus`, `wp_statistics_updatePrivacyStatus`, and `wp_statistics_dismiss_notices`. These endpoints only verify a `wp_rest` nonce via `check_ajax_referer()` but do not enforce any capability checks such as `current_user_can()` or the plugin's own `User::Access()` method. Since the `wp_rest` nonce is available to all authenticated WordPress users, this makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to access sensitive analytics data (user IDs, usernames, emails, visitor tracking data), retrieve and modify privacy audit compliance status, and dismiss administrative notices.

• CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.