Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a stored cross-site scripting flaw in the WordPress 3dady Real-Time Web Stats plugin version 1.0. An authenticated attacker could save malicious JavaScript in plugin settings so it runs when the affected page is viewed. That can expose session data or alter page behavior, but the source bundle does not show unauthenticated exploitation or active attacks.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress hygiene issue. It is not presented as actively exploited, but public exploit information and stored XSS make it worth removing, replacing, or tightly controlling wherever the plugin is installed.
Technical view
CVE-2022-50945 is CWE-79 in 3dady real-time web stats 1.0. The dady_input_text and dady2_input_text options fields are not properly sanitized, allowing authenticated users to store JavaScript through the plugin options panel. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the 3dady real-time web stats plugin version 1.0, especially where lower-privileged authenticated users can access the plugin options panel. The source bundle lists no CPEs and no affected versions beyond 1.0.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB reference exists, so defenders should assume the issue is publicly documented. However, KEV is false and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation in the wild. The described attack requires authenticated access to the plugin options panel.
Researcher notes
The evidence supports authenticated stored XSS in two plugin option fields. No fixed version, vendor patch, CPE, or active exploitation evidence is included in the bundle. Avoid assuming broader version impact beyond 1.0 without additional vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the 3dady real-time web stats plugin version 1.0.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict plugin options access to trusted administrators only.
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for an updated or replacement version.
- Review saved plugin option values for unexpected script content.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether version 1.0 is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Review dady_input_text and dady2_input_text option values for suspicious JavaScript.
- Check WordPress user accounts with access to plugin settings.
- Review admin activity logs around plugin option changes.
- Verify affected pages do not render unexpected stored script content.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
5.1MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-51021CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress 3dady Real-Time Web Stats 1.0 Stored XSSCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.