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%.

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

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

Access

Authenticate as user with exactmetrics_save_settings capability
Exploit

Call update_settings() function with arbitrary setting names
Execution

Modify save_settings option controlling role access
Impact

Escalate privileges and access restricted plugin features

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-269 OWASP Top 10:2025 A06:2025 - Insecure Design ASVS 5.0 V8 - Authorization Least privilege enforcement MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Exploitation Conditions	Attacker must possess the 'exactmetrics_save_settings' WordPress capability; ExactMetrics plugin versions 7.1.0 through 9.0.2 must be installed and activated; WordPress must have delegated this capability to the attacker's user role.
Impact	CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to delegate access to everyone.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

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.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:06 CVSS 8.8

Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPre versions up to 7.1.0 is affected by improper privilege management (CVSS 8.8).

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affected ProductsAI

Product: Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPre. Versions: up to 7.1.0.

Affects your stack

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Technical ContextAI · show details

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

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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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

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 compromising analytics data integrity and access controls. Organizations using this plugin must immediately assess their exposure and implement interim controls, as no patch is currently available.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Disable the ExactMetrics plugin until patched; restrict database user permissions to read-only for analytics tables; implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block requests to the vulnerable update_settings() function; audit and remove unnecessary 'exactmetrics_save_settings' capability assignments; enforce network segmentation limiting WordPress admin access to trusted IP ranges only; implement enhanced logging and monitoring of plugin setting modifications.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 87% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +44

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege Escalation HIGH

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.