Security Alert Summary
A missing authorization (broken access control) vulnerability has been reported in the Passionate Brains GA4WP: Google Analytics for WordPress (ga-for-wp) plugin. The issue allows exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels in affected versions through 2.10.0, potentially permitting actions by users who should not have the required privileges.
CVE Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-68028
- Affected plugin / component: Passionate Brains GA4WP: Google Analytics for WordPress (ga-for-wp)
- Affected versions: from n/a through <= 2.10.0
- Published: February 20, 2026 at 4:22:07 PM UTC
- Last modified: February 20, 2026 at 4:22:07 PM UTC
- CVSS v3.1 base score / severity / vector: Not specified in the CVE entry
- Authentication / Privileges / User interaction: Not specified in the CVE entry
- Primary impact (CIA): Broken access control that may allow unauthorized access or actions; primary concerns are confidentiality and integrity depending on what resources or actions are exposed
- CWE / weakness: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization)
Technical Details
The CVE description reports a Missing Authorization vulnerability in GA4WP (Google Analytics for WordPress) identified as allowing exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels. In practical terms, this means the plugin contains a missing or insufficient authorization check that could allow a user to perform actions or access data without the necessary privileges.
The entry does not name specific functions, REST API endpoints, or code paths. Based on the provided description, the underlying issue is an access control flaw (CWE-862) where the plugin fails to enforce proper authorization checks under certain configurations. The actual impact depends on which actions or data are exposed by those unchecked code paths.
How This Could Impact Your Website
Consider a small site with multiple users: the site owner, a content editor, and an external contractor who contributes posts. If the plugin’s access controls are misconfigured, the external contractor or an account with limited privileges could potentially perform actions or retrieve data that should be restricted. Realistic consequences include exposure of user-related data (such as internal email addresses), unauthorized changes to plugin settings that affect analytics, or other actions that alter data integrity.
Exposure of internal user contact information can increase the risk of targeted phishing or social engineering against staff. The degree of impact depends on what specific capabilities are accessible without proper authorization; the CVE entry does not enumerate those capabilities.
If you’re unsure whether your site is affected or how to assess your current user roles and plugins, it may be worth having a professional review your setup.
Recommended Actions
- Update the affected plugin as soon as a patched version is available.
- Review and reduce unnecessary user roles and permissions, especially for contributor-level and external accounts.
- Enforce strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication for editors and administrators.
- Remove unused or unmaintained plugins to reduce attack surface.
- Monitor site activity and logs for unusual behavior related to plugin settings or unexpected changes.
If you’d like help reviewing your plugins, user roles, or overall WordPress security posture, our team at Freshy is happy to help.
