CVE-2024-38766 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-38766: WordPress Matomo Analytics plugin <= 5.1.1 - Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) leading to Notice Dismissal vulnerability

Vendor Matomoteam
Product Matomo Analytics
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published January 2, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in matomoteam Matomo Analytics matomo allows Cross Site Request Forgery.This issue affects Matomo Analytics: from n/a through <= 5.1.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Matomo Analytics versions up to 5.1.1 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in Matomo user, performs unauthorized actions on their behalf. The attacker has no direct access to Matomo and relies on the user clicking a link or visiting a page they control. Data integrity is at risk, but not confidentiality or availability.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unauthorized actions in Matomo on behalf of a logged-in user by tricking them into visiting a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can modify Matomo settings, reports, or user accounts if they trick your administrators into visiting a malicious link.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

The victim must be logged into Matomo and visit a webpage controlled by the attacker.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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