Is CVE-2017-20099 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-20099 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-20099 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-20099 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-20099?

CVE-2017-20099 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-20099

CWE-94Published: June 27, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Analytics Stats Counter Statistics Plugin 1.2.2.5 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to code injection. The attack may be initiated remotely.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Analytics Stats Counter Statistics Plugin for WordPress, version 1.2.2.5, is vulnerable to remote code injection. This critical flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in CISA's KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should remove the plugin or update to a version where this vulnerability has been addressed.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20099 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.