CVE-2024-8513: The QA Analytics – Web Analytics Tool with Heatmaps & Session Replay Across All Pages plugin for WordPress is

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8513?

qa analytics: upgrade to newer than 4.1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8513 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8513 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-2024-8513 affect?

CVE-2024-8513 affects qa analytics. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The QA Analytics – Web Analytics Tool with Heatmaps & Session Replay Across All Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_save_plugin_config() function in all

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8513?

Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-8513 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting qa analytics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The QA Analytics – Web Analytics Tool with Heatmaps & Session Replay Across All Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_save_plugin_config() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: quarka

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-10 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quarka qa analytics UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.1.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.1.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qa-analytics || rpm -q qa-analytics || qa-analytics --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade qa-analytics

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade qa-analytics

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-2024-8513?

qa analytics: upgrade to newer than 4.1.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8513 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8513 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-2024-8513 affect?

CVE-2024-8513 affects qa analytics. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The QA Analytics – Web Analytics Tool with Heatmaps & Session Replay Across All Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_save_plugin_config() function in all

How urgent is CVE-2024-8513?

Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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References

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