CVE-2024-1176: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in htplugins HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics WordPress Plugin
The HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the login() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the email associated through the plugin with GA4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics WordPress Plugin contains a missing capability check in its login() function in all versions up to and including 1.1.5. This lack of authorization verification enables unauthenticated attackers to update the email address linked to the GA4 plugin settings. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, resulting in integrity impact only.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to modify the email address configured in the plugin for Google Analytics 4 integration. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The integrity of the plugin's configuration data can be compromised, potentially affecting analytics reporting or notifications tied to the email address.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's administrative functions and monitor for unauthorized changes. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if it is not essential.
CVE-2024-1176: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in htplugins HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics WordPress Plugin
Description
The HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the login() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the email associated through the plugin with GA4.
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Technical Analysis
The HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics WordPress Plugin contains a missing capability check in its login() function in all versions up to and including 1.1.5. This lack of authorization verification enables unauthenticated attackers to update the email address linked to the GA4 plugin settings. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, resulting in integrity impact only.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to modify the email address configured in the plugin for Google Analytics 4 integration. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The integrity of the plugin's configuration data can be compromised, potentially affecting analytics reporting or notifications tied to the email address.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's administrative functions and monitor for unauthorized changes. Consider disabling or removing the plugin if it is not essential.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-01T20:19:22.534Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d24b7ef31ef0b56e54e
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:04 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:39:22 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:58:45 AM
Views: 11
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