CVE-2026-3488 — The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to
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CVE-2026-3488 — 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_upda
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-862, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-3488 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
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Credential Abuse from Breached Vendor — CVE-2026-3488
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Get All SIEM Formats →Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-3488 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-3488 |
| CWE-862 | weakness | CWE-862 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 17, 2026 at 05:16 UTC |
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