CVE-2026-1992: ExactMetrics 8.6.0 - 9.0.2 - Authenticated (Custom) Insecure Direct Object Reference to Arbitrary Plugin Installation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-1992 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in smub exactmetrics – google analytics dashboard for wordpress (website stats plugin). EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50.1% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 9.0.3.

Timeline

1. 11-03-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 11-03-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-639Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled KeyThe system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.