What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1993?

CVE-2026-1993 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: 0.0%.

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2026-1993?

The ExactMetrics WordPress plugin contains a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting versions 7.1.0-9.0.2 that allows authenticated users to modify critical plugin settings, potentially…

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-1993?

Within 24 hours: Identify all WordPress instances running ExactMetrics versions 7.1.0-9.0.2 and audit user roles with the 'exactmetrics_save_settings' capability. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to restrict unauthorized setting modifications, disable the plugin if not business-critical, or restrict access to trusted networks only. Within 30 days: Monitor vendor communications for patch release and prepare immediate deployment; consider alternative analytics plugins if ExactMetrics remains unpatched beyond 60 days.

WordPress CVE-2026-1993

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2026-03-11 security@wordfence.com

WordPress Privilege Escalation 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 Improper Privilege Management in versions 7.1.0 through 9.0.2. This is due to the update_settings() function accepting arbitrary plugin setting names without a whitelist of allowed settings. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with the exactmetrics_save_settings capability to modify any plugin setting, including the save_settings option that controls which user roles have access to plugin functionality. The admin intended to delegate configuration access to a trusted user, not enable that user to delegate access to everyone. By setting save_settings to include subscriber, an attacker can grant plugin administrative access to all subscribers on the site.

AnalysisAI

Privilege escalation in ExactMetrics WordPress plugin versions 7.1.0-9.0.2 allows authenticated users with the exactmetrics_save_settings capability to modify any plugin configuration without restrictions, potentially escalating themselves to administrative access. An attacker could exploit the missing input validation in the update_settings() function to grant plugin permissions to arbitrary user roles, including subscribers, effectively bypassing intended access controls. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability (CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management) affects Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPre. The ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management in versions 7.1.0 through 9.0.2. This is due to the update_settings() function accepting arbitrary plugin setting names without a whitelist of allowed settings. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with the exactmetrics_save_settings capability to modify any plugin setting, including the save_settings option that controls which user roles have access to plugin fun