Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22517 is a broken access control issue in the WordPress GA4WP: Google Analytics for WordPress plugin. A logged-in user could perform actions they should not be authorized to perform. The reported impact is limited integrity and availability, with no stated confidentiality impact.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate WordPress plugin risk. Prioritize sites where untrusted users can log in, such as membership, customer portal, or multi-author sites. Immediate emergency response is not supported by the available evidence.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Passionate Brains GA4WP: Google Analytics for WordPress, package ga-for-wp, affecting versions through 2.10.0. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network-accessible, low complexity, privileges required, no user interaction, with low integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running GA4WP: Google Analytics for WordPress versions 2.10.0 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs some authenticated access, reducing internet-wide risk but increasing concern on sites with many user accounts.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Public details identify the vulnerability class and affected range but do not provide exploit status or a named fixed version.
Researcher notes
Available sources are sparse. The CVSS vector suggests authenticated access is required, with low integrity and availability impact and no confidentiality impact. No exploit details, patch version, or active exploitation evidence are provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the GA4WP plugin and record installed versions.
- If unused, disable and remove the plugin.
- If a vendor-fixed version is available, update after normal testing.
- Limit WordPress account creation and remove unnecessary low-privilege users.
- Monitor Patchstack, CVE, and vendor channels for remediation guidance.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether ga-for-wp is installed on each WordPress instance.
- Check whether the installed plugin version is 2.10.0 or earlier.
- Review WordPress users and roles for unnecessary authenticated access.
- Review site logs for unexpected plugin setting or configuration changes.
- Track vendor or Patchstack updates for a fixed version announcement.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.