Search Analytics bulk-action CSRF permits deletion of search history

Search Analytics for WP through 1.4.16 performs bulk deletion through MWTSA_Stats_Table::process_bulk_action() without correct nonce validation. An unauthenticated attacker can prepare a forged request and induce a user who may access the Search Analytics dashboard, an Administrator by default, to submit it. The request can delete arbitrary search-term records and all associated search-history rows. The CNA does not disclose the action, record-ID parameter or deletion function.

CVE / CNA score 8.1 CVSS 3.1 · security@wordfence.com

NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.

Component: Search Analytics for WP
Plugin slug: search-analytics
Affected: <= 1.4.16
Safe version: > 1.4.16
Published: Aug 05, 2026
Weakness: CWE-352 — Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

This CVE was published Aug 05, 2026 and is one of 6 known issues for this plugin.

What to do

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Search Analytics for WP to a release after 1.4.16. The authoritative record links a trunk correction but does not identify the first fixed release. Restore deleted analytics from a trusted backup and review administrative requests if unexpected history loss occurred.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Source record

Technical description

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.

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

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