CVE-2026-7444
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Cross-Site Request Forgery in Search Analytics for WP Plugin

Publication date: 2026-08-05

Last updated on: 2026-08-05

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Search Analytics for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.16. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the `process_bulk_action()` function of `MWTSA_Stats_Table`. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary search-term records, including all associated search-history rows, via a forged request granted they can trick a user with access to the plugin's "Search Analytics" dashboard page (Administrator by default) into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

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Published
2026-08-05
Last Modified
2026-08-05
Generated
2026-08-05
AI Q&A
2026-08-05
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-7444
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53184

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Vendor Product Version / Range
search_analytics search_analytics_for_wp to 1.4.16 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-352 The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the Search Analytics for WP WordPress plugin up to version 1.4.16. It occurs because the plugin lacks proper nonce validation on the process_bulk_action() function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary search-term records and associated search-history data by tricking an administrator into clicking a malicious link while logged into the WordPress dashboard.

Detection Guidance

Check for unauthorized deletion of search-term records in the WordPress database or unusual activity in the Search Analytics dashboard. Review server logs for suspicious requests targeting the plugin's bulk action endpoints.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to delete search-term records and related search history from your WordPress site. This could disrupt analytics data, remove important user search insights, and potentially affect site functionality if search data is critical for operations. The impact is limited to data deletion and does not directly expose sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could indirectly impact compliance by allowing unauthorized deletion of search-term records, which may include user data. Under GDPR, deletion of personal data is a right, but unauthorized deletion could raise concerns about data integrity and accountability. For HIPAA, if search terms contain protected health information, their deletion could affect audit trails. However, the primary compliance risk is data integrity rather than direct exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Search Analytics for WP plugin to the latest version beyond 1.4.16. Disable bulk deletion capabilities if not needed. Monitor admin dashboard access and restrict user roles with plugin permissions.

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