CVE-2024-1584: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in hiddenpearls Analytify – Google Analytics Dashboard For WordPress (GA4 analytics tracking)
The Analytify – Google Analytics Dashboard For WordPress (GA4 analytics made easy) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wpa_check_authentication' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the site's Google Analytics tracking ID.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1584 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in the Analytify – Google Analytics Dashboard For WordPress plugin. The issue arises from the absence of a capability check in the 'wpa_check_authentication' function, which permits unauthenticated users to alter the Google Analytics tracking ID configured on the site. This could lead to unauthorized modification of analytics data configuration but does not impact confidentiality or availability directly. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 5.2.1.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify the Google Analytics tracking ID used by the site. This may result in inaccurate or misleading analytics data collection, potentially affecting site monitoring and decision-making based on analytics. There is no direct impact on data confidentiality or site availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should monitor for updates from hiddenpearls and consider restricting access to plugin configuration interfaces. Avoid exposing the plugin's configuration endpoints to unauthenticated users if possible.
CVE-2024-1584: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in hiddenpearls Analytify – Google Analytics Dashboard For WordPress (GA4 analytics tracking)
Description
The Analytify – Google Analytics Dashboard For WordPress (GA4 analytics made easy) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wpa_check_authentication' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the site's Google Analytics tracking ID.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1584 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in the Analytify – Google Analytics Dashboard For WordPress plugin. The issue arises from the absence of a capability check in the 'wpa_check_authentication' function, which permits unauthenticated users to alter the Google Analytics tracking ID configured on the site. This could lead to unauthorized modification of analytics data configuration but does not impact confidentiality or availability directly. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 5.2.1.
Potential Impact
An attacker without authentication can modify the Google Analytics tracking ID used by the site. This may result in inaccurate or misleading analytics data collection, potentially affecting site monitoring and decision-making based on analytics. There is no direct impact on data confidentiality or site availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should monitor for updates from hiddenpearls and consider restricting access to plugin configuration interfaces. Avoid exposing the plugin's configuration endpoints to unauthenticated users if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-16T15:23:01.083Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d35b7ef31ef0b56eff4
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:21 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:43:15 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:45:48 PM
Views: 24
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