WordPress AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget Broken Access Control Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A broken access control vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress AJAX Hits Counter + Popular Posts Widget plugin, specifically in versions through 0.10.210305. This vulnerability arises from missing authorization checks, which could allow an unprivileged user to perform actions reserved for higher privileged users.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could enable an unprivileged user to execute actions that require higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or access within the WordPress site.
Added: Jan 23, 2026, 3:48 PM
Updated: Jan 23, 2026, 9:30 PM
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