CVE-2026-5488 — The ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress

CVE-2026-5488 — The ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress

CVE-2026-5488 — 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-adm

What This Means For You

  • If your environment is affected by CWE-862, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-5488 updates and patches.
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high T1190 Initial Access

WordPress ExactMetrics Unauthorized Google Ads Token Retrieval - CVE-2026-5488

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Indicators of Compromise

IDTypeIndicator
CVE-2026-5488 vulnerability CVE-2026-5488
CWE-862 weakness CWE-862
Source & Attribution
Source PlatformNVD
ChannelNational Vulnerability Database
PublishedApril 24, 2026 at 07:16 UTC

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