CVE-2024-43229: Missing Authorization in Cornel Raiu WP Search Analytics
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Cornel Raiu WP Search Analytics search-analytics.This issue affects WP Search Analytics: from n/a through <= 1.4.9.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-43229 involves missing authorization controls in the WP Search Analytics plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions up to 1.4.9. This issue permits users with limited privileges to execute actions that should require higher authorization, potentially leading to integrity impacts such as unauthorized data modification. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity, meaning unauthorized users could modify data within the WP Search Analytics plugin. There is no confidentiality or availability impact reported. The medium severity reflects the limited scope and impact of this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
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 functionality to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to WP Search Analytics. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who do not require them.
CVE-2024-43229: Missing Authorization in Cornel Raiu WP Search Analytics
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Cornel Raiu WP Search Analytics search-analytics.This issue affects WP Search Analytics: from n/a through <= 1.4.9.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-43229 involves missing authorization controls in the WP Search Analytics plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions up to 1.4.9. This issue permits users with limited privileges to execute actions that should require higher authorization, potentially leading to integrity impacts such as unauthorized data modification. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or availability impact, and low integrity impact.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity, meaning unauthorized users could modify data within the WP Search Analytics plugin. There is no confidentiality or availability impact reported. The medium severity reflects the limited scope and impact of this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
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 functionality to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to WP Search Analytics. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who do not require them.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-09T09:20:16.408Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd746be6bfc5ba1def71e4
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:39:23 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:12:17 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:53:29 AM
Views: 27
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