WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic): SQL injection
The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 8.8 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing high-privilege users such as administrators to perform SQL injection attacks. The export does not disclose the attacker authentication requirement. The structured affected range is < 8.8.
- Component
- WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)
- Plugin slug
wp-visitor-statistics-real-time-traffic- Affected
- < 8.8
- Safe version
8.8- Published
- Oct 30, 2026
- Weakness
- Not assigned
This CVE was published Oct 30, 2026 and is one of 2 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update to a supported release containing the confirmed fix: 8.8. Use parameterized database queries and validate allowed identifiers or sort options before building SQL. For other CVEs affecting this component in this batch, prefer a supported release including 8.9 or later; the version above remains this CVE’s specific first confirmed guidance.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
The WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) WordPress plugin before 8.8 does not sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, allowing high-privilege users such as administrators to perform SQL injection attacks.