6.5
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-5737
Independent Analytics <= 2.14.9 - Unauthenticated Server-Side Request Forgery via Tracking Route
Description

The Independent Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.9. This is due to a public tracking route at /wp-json/iawp/search that accepts attacker-controlled referrer_url values when the signature matches, combined with a scheduled favicon fetcher that performs unrestricted cURL requests to stored domains. The signature validation is insufficient because the signature is embedded in publicly-accessible JavaScript and the salt is static per site, allowing attackers to extract valid signatures. The favicon downloader uses raw cURL functions without any SSRF protection mechanisms (no localhost blocking, no private network filtering, and does not use WordPress's wp_safe_remote_* functions). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious referrer domains into the database and trigger server-side requests to arbitrary hosts including internal services.

INFO

Published Date :

May 28, 2026, 5:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

May 28, 2026, 5:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update the Independent Analytics plugin to patch the SSRF vulnerability.
  • Update the Independent Analytics plugin to the latest version.
  • Apply vendor patches when available.
  • Review plugin configurations for security settings.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-5737 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 28, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The Independent Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.14.9. This is due to a public tracking route at /wp-json/iawp/search that accepts attacker-controlled referrer_url values when the signature matches, combined with a scheduled favicon fetcher that performs unrestricted cURL requests to stored domains. The signature validation is insufficient because the signature is embedded in publicly-accessible JavaScript and the salt is static per site, allowing attackers to extract valid signatures. The favicon downloader uses raw cURL functions without any SSRF protection mechanisms (no localhost blocking, no private network filtering, and does not use WordPress's wp_safe_remote_* functions). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious referrer domains into the database and trigger server-side requests to arbitrary hosts including internal services.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-918
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/independent-analytics/tags/2.14.4/IAWP/Favicon/FaviconDownloader.php#L57
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/independent-analytics/tags/2.14.4/IAWP/FetchFaviconsJob.php#L27
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/independent-analytics/tags/2.14.4/IAWP/REST_API.php#L409
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/independent-analytics/tags/2.14.4/IAWP/Views/View.php#L252
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/independent-analytics/trunk/IAWP/Favicon/FaviconDownloader.php#L57
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/independent-analytics/trunk/IAWP/FetchFaviconsJob.php#L27
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/independent-analytics/trunk/IAWP/REST_API.php#L409
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/independent-analytics/trunk/IAWP/Views/View.php#L252
    Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3537814%40independent-analytics&new=3537814%40independent-analytics&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
    Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/06ecc40c-6a63-4354-9f49-1925896622f5?source=cve
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