Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Koko Analytics for WordPress before 2.1.3 can let attacker-controlled analytics data become executable database commands during an admin import workflow. If triggered, this could damage or alter the WordPress database, including user accounts. The issue is high impact but requires an import action by an administrator, or access to a privileged Koko Analytics capability.
Executive priority
Treat as a prompt patching item for WordPress sites using Koko Analytics. The business risk is database compromise or outage, but exploitation depends on an import workflow or privileged plugin access. Prioritize internet-facing, business-critical WordPress sites first.
Technical view
CVE-2026-22850 is a CWE-89 SQL injection/arbitrary SQL execution issue. Public tracking values are stored verbatim, exported into SQL without escaping, then later imported by code that splits SQL statements and executes them with insufficient validation. Separately, users with manage_koko_analytics can upload SQL for permissive execution. Fixed in Koko Analytics 2.1.3.
Likely exposure
WordPress sites running Koko Analytics versions earlier than 2.1.3 are affected. Exposure is greatest where administrators use the plugin’s analytics export/import functions or where non-admin users have the manage_koko_analytics capability.
Exploitation context
The CVE record marks this as network reachable with no privileges required for the stored-input path, but user interaction is required because an administrator must import the crafted export. The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The advisory describes two paths: stored attacker input flowing through export/import, and direct arbitrary SQL upload by users with manage_koko_analytics. CVSS is 8.4 with scope changed and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No public source in the bundle confirms exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Koko Analytics to version 2.1.3 or later.
- Review vendor advisory and release notes before using export/import features.
- Restrict manage_koko_analytics capability to trusted administrators only.
- Avoid importing analytics SQL exports from untrusted or unexplained sources.
- Back up the WordPress database before remediation or import operations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for Koko Analytics installations.
- Confirm installed plugin version is 2.1.3 or later.
- Review user roles for manage_koko_analytics capability assignments.
- Check recent Koko Analytics import activity for unexpected SQL uploads.
- Inspect database integrity if suspicious imports occurred.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H1.66Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/ibericode/koko-analytics/security/advisories/GHSA-jgfh-264m-xh3qCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/ibericode/koko-analytics/commit/7b7d58f4a1838c8203cf4e7bb59847c982432119CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HdQKf42prwrBUUG2CwbIkccTp2i6HR6d/view?usp=sharingCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
