CVE-2026-1993 (GCVE-0-2026-1993)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-11 09:25 – Updated: 2026-03-11 13:28
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
ExactMetrics 7.1.0 - 9.0.2 - Authenticated (Custom) Improper Privilege Management to Role Privilege Escalation via Settings Update
Summary
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.
Severity
8.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-03-11 13:28 UTC
CWE
- CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| smub | ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin) |
Affected:
7.1.0 , ≤ 9.0.2
(semver)
|
guessed |
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