CVE-2023-6637: The CAOS | Host Google Analytics Locally plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of da

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6637?

complete analytics optimization suite: upgrade to 4.7.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6637 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6637 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-6637 affect?

CVE-2023-6637 affects complete analytics optimization suite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The CAOS | Host Google Analytics Locally plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'update_settings' function in versions up to, and including, 4.7.14. This makes it pos

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-6637?

Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-6637 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting complete analytics optimization suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The CAOS | Host Google Analytics Locally plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'update_settings' function in versions up to, and including, 4.7.14. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update plugin settings.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: daan

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-11 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

daan complete analytics optimization suite UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.7.15

Fixed in: 4.7.15

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy complete-analytics-optimization-suite || rpm -q complete-analytics-optimization-suite || complete-analytics-optimization-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.7.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade complete-analytics-optimization-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade complete-analytics-optimization-suite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-6637?

complete analytics optimization suite: upgrade to 4.7.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6637 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6637 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-6637 affect?

CVE-2023-6637 affects complete analytics optimization suite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The CAOS | Host Google Analytics Locally plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'update_settings' function in versions up to, and including, 4.7.14. This makes it pos

How urgent is CVE-2023-6637?

Priority 39/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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