What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Search Analytics for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.16. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the `process_bulk_action()` function of `MWTSA_Stats_Table`. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary search-term records, including all associated search-history rows, via a forged request granted they can trick a user with access to the plugin's "Search Analytics" dashboard page (Administrator by default) into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Search Analytics for WP versions 1.4.16 and earlier are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unauthorized actions such as modifying settings or deleting data. The vulnerability requires the admin to visit the attacker's page while authenticated to the WordPress site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Trick a logged-in admin into visiting a malicious page to perform unauthorized actions on the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can modify plugin settings, delete data, or change site configuration without your knowledge or consent.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Admin must be logged into WordPress and visit attacker-controlled webpage.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 5, 2026
CVE published
August 5, 2026
Record updated
