CVE-2024-1809: analytify - google analytics dashboard vulnerability

What is known

The Analytify – Google Analytics Dashboard For WordPress (GA4 analytics made easy) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on AJAX functions in combination with nonce leakage in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and higher, to obtain certain sensitive information related to plugin settings.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-1809, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.4) affecting analytify - google analytics dashboard, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether analytify - google analytics dashboard is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

Sources

• NVD
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