CVE-2024-8513

QA Analytics <= 4.1.0.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Settings Update

Description

The QA Analytics – Web Analytics Tool with Heatmaps & Session Replay Across All Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_save_plugin_config() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.0.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: quarka QA Analytics – Web Analytics Tool with Heatmaps & Session Replay Across All Pages
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/15d29d58-9e28-4e18-aeb9-9c63cb308673?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/qa-heatmap-analytics/trunk/class-qahm-admin-page-config.php#L801 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8513?
CVE-2024-8513 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8513?
To fix CVE-2024-8513, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-8513 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8513 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-8513?
CVE-2024-8513 affects quarka QA Analytics – Web Analytics Tool with Heatmaps & Session Replay Across All Pages.
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