Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2024-43229

WP Search Analytics <= 1.4.9 - Missing Authorization

The WP Search Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_default_chart_settings() and render_chart_data() functions in versions up to, and including, 1.4.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings and render chart data.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-43229 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Search Analytics for WP. It affects Versions up to 1.4.9 and is fixed in 1.4.10.

Published
Aug 09, 2024
Last Updated
Aug 13, 2024
Slug
search-analytics
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.4.10, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-43229 is tracked for the Plugin Search Analytics for WP as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 1.4.9. Update Search Analytics for WP to 1.4.10 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
1.4.10
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.4.9
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-43229
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
search-analytics View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-43229
Patched Versions
1.4.10
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.4.9
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