WordPress
CVE-2026-1992
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
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3DescriptionCVE.org
The ExactMetrics - Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions 8.6.0 through 9.0.2. This is due to the store_settings() method in the ExactMetrics_Onboarding class accepting a user-supplied triggered_by parameter that is used instead of the current user's ID to check permissions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with the exactmetrics_save_settings capability to bypass the install_plugins capability check by specifying an administrator's user ID in the triggered_by parameter, allowing them to install arbitrary plugins and achieve Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability only affects sites on which administrator has given other user types the permission to view reports and can only be exploited by users of that type.
AnalysisAI
Arbitrary plugin installation and remote code execution in ExactMetrics WordPress plugin versions 8.6.0-9.0.2 allows authenticated users with report-viewing permissions to bypass administrative capability checks via parameter manipulation. An attacker can exploit an Insecure Direct Object Reference in the onboarding process to install malicious plugins and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable WordPress installations. This vulnerability requires the site administrator to have previously granted non-admin users report access permissions.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affects Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPre. The ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in versions 8.6.0 through 9.0.2. This is due to the store_settings() method in the ExactMetrics_Onboarding class accepting a user-supplied triggered_by parameter that is used instead of the current user's ID to check permissions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with the exactmetrics_save_settings capability to bypass the install_plugins capability chec
Affected ProductsAI
Product: Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPre. Versions: up to 8.6.0.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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