Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Cornel Raiu WP Search Analytics allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.

This issue affects WP Search Analytics: from n/a before 1.5.0.
Published: 2026-05-25
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability in the WP Search Analytics plugin is a missing authorization flaw that allows an attacker to bypass expected access controls. This flaw can lead to unauthorized retrieval or manipulation of analytics data stored by the plugin, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of site statistics. The weakness is identified as CWE‑862, indicating inadequate enforcement of permission checks.

Affected Systems

The affected product is the WP Search Analytics plugin developed by Cornel Raiu for WordPress. Versions earlier than 1.5.0 are vulnerable. No specific cataloged versions beyond this boundary are listed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium severity, while the EPSS score is not available, making the exact likelihood of exploitation uncertain. The plugin operates within a WordPress site, so the most likely attack vector is remote, via the web interface, exploiting incorrectly configured access levels. The vulnerability is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 25, 2026 at 23:24 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress WP Search Analytics Plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.5.0).

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the WP Search Analytics plugin to version 1.5.0 or later.
  • Verify that the plugin’s access control settings align with the site’s user role definitions to prevent improper privilege escalation.
  • If the plugin is not required, consider disabling or uninstalling it to eliminate the attack surface.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on May 25, 2026 at 23:24 UTC.

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History

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Cornelraiu
Cornelraiu wp Search Analytics
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Cornelraiu
Cornelraiu wp Search Analytics
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing Authorization vulnerability in Cornel Raiu WP Search Analytics allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects WP Search Analytics: from n/a before 1.5.0.
Title WordPress WP Search Analytics plugin < 1.5.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}

Subscriptions

Cornelraiu Wp Search Analytics
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-25T21:59:21.839Z

Reserved: 2026-02-19T09:51:48.837Z

Link: CVE-2026-27357

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Updated: 2026-05-26T00:00:12Z

Weaknesses