What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1992?

CVE-2026-1992 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2026-1992?

ExactMetrics WordPress plugin versions 8.6.0-9.0.2 contain a critical permission bypass vulnerability that could allow attackers with basic plugin access to install unauthorized plugins and…

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-1992?

Within 24 hours: Audit all WordPress installations for affected ExactMetrics versions and document inventory. Within 7 days: Implement compensating controls (disable plugin if non-critical, restrict user roles with exactmetrics_save_settings capability, or apply WAF rules blocking suspicious parameter patterns). Within 30 days: Monitor vendor for patch release and apply immediately upon availability; consider alternative analytics solutions if patching timeline extends beyond 60 days.

WordPress CVE-2026-1992

HIGH

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (CWE-639)

2026-03-11 security@wordfence.com

WordPress RCE Authentication Bypass Google

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 vuln.today

cvss_changed

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 11, 2026 - 10:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.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