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 !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Independent Analytics plugin to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
- Review plugin configurations for security settings.
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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