Vulnerability Description
The ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to and including 9.1.2. This is due to missing capability checks in the get_ads_access_token() and reset_experience() AJAX handlers. While the mi-admin-nonce is localized on all admin pages (including profile.php which subscribers can access), and while other similar AJAX endpoints in the same class properly check for the exactmetrics_save_settings capability, these two endpoints only verify the nonce. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve valid Google Ads access tokens and reset Google Ads integration settings.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/tag
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/tag
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/tag
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/tru
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/tru
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/google-analytics-dashboard-for-wp/tru
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6a4359e4-5843-4d2c-b28
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5488?
CVE-2026-5488 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to and including 9.1.2. This is due to missing capability checks ...
How severe is CVE-2026-5488?
CVE-2026-5488 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5488?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.