CVE-2026-22517
Missing Authorization in GA4WP Plugin Enables Unauthorized Access
Publication date: 2026-01-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-23
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| passionate_brains | ga4wp | From 2.10.0|end_including=2.10.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Broken Access Control issue in the GA4WP: Google Analytics for WordPress plugin (up to version 2.10.0). It occurs because of missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, which allows users with low privileges (Subscriber-level) to perform actions that should be restricted to higher-privileged roles like Developer. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows unprivileged users to perform actions reserved for higher-privileged roles, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or actions within the plugin. However, the CVSS score of 5.4 indicates a low severity and low impact threat, and exploitation is considered unlikely. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official fix or patched version is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation steps include using Patchstack's mitigation and security intelligence services to help protect affected sites. Additionally, reviewing user roles and permissions to ensure that Subscriber-level users do not have unintended access to higher-privileged functions may reduce risk. [1]