ExactMetrics 7.1.0 - 9.0.2 - प्रमाणित (कस्टम) अनुचित विशेषाधिकार प्रबंधन से सेटिंग्स अपडेट के माध्यम से भूमिका विशेषाधिकार वृद्धि

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain elevated privileges within the WordPress environment by manipulating plugin settings. Specifically, they can modify the save_settings option, which controls which user roles have access to ExactMetrics functionality. This could allow a low-privilege user to impersonate an administrator, access sensitive data, or even execute arbitrary code if the plugin has other vulnerabilities. The impact extends beyond data exposure; an attacker could completely compromise the website's analytics and reporting capabilities, potentially leading to inaccurate data and flawed business decisions. This vulnerability highlights the importance of carefully controlling plugin settings and user permissions within WordPress installations.

WordPress websites utilizing the ExactMetrics plugin, particularly those with multiple user roles and delegated administrative privileges, are at risk. Shared hosting environments where plugin settings are not tightly controlled are also more vulnerable. Websites relying on ExactMetrics for critical analytics data are especially susceptible to the impact of a successful exploit.

• wordpress / composer / npm:

grep -r 'exactmetrics_save_settings' /var/www/html/wp-content/plugins/exactmetrics/

• wordpress / composer / npm:

wp plugin list --status=active | grep exactmetrics

• wordpress / composer / npm:

wp plugin update exactmetrics --all

1. 2026-03-10Disclosure

   disclosure

1. आरक्षित2026-02-05
2. प्रकाशित2026-03-10
3. संशोधित2026-03-11
4. EPSS अद्यतन2026-03-23

The primary mitigation for CVE-2026-1993 is to immediately upgrade the ExactMetrics plugin to version 9.0.3 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible due to compatibility issues or breaking changes, consider restricting access to the plugin’s settings page to only administrators. Implement strict role-based access control within WordPress to limit the exactmetricssavesettings capability to trusted users. Regularly review plugin settings and user permissions to identify and remediate any misconfigurations. After upgrading, confirm the fix by verifying that users without administrative privileges cannot modify plugin settings.

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