CVE-2026-1992
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Description
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.
Analysis
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. …
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Remediation
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). …
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