CVE-2026-22850
📋 TL;DR
Koko Analytics WordPress plugin versions before 2.1.3 allow arbitrary SQL execution through unescaped analytics data and permissive SQL import functionality. Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious SQL via tracking parameters, which gets executed when administrators import analytics data. Authenticated users with manage_koko_analytics capability can also upload and execute arbitrary SQL files directly.
💻 Affected Systems
- Koko Analytics WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
Koko Analytics by Ibericode
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including deletion of core WordPress tables (like wp_users), creation of backdoor administrator accounts, data exfiltration, or full site takeover.
Likely Case
Attackers create backdoor admin accounts, modify site content, or exfiltrate sensitive data from the WordPress database.
If Mitigated
Limited to data viewing or minor database modifications if proper input validation and access controls are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires two steps: first injecting SQL via tracking endpoint, then having an administrator import the data. Direct exploitation is possible for authenticated users with manage_koko_analytics capability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1.3
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/ibericode/koko-analytics/security/advisories/GHSA-jgfh-264m-xh3q
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find Koko Analytics and click 'Update Now'. 4. Alternatively, download version 2.1.3+ from WordPress.org and replace the plugin files manually.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Koko Analytics Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate koko-analytics
Restrict Access to Import Functionality
allRemove manage_koko_analytics capability from non-administrator roles
wp cap remove editor manage_koko_analytics
wp cap remove author manage_koko_analytics
wp cap remove contributor manage_koko_analytics
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable the Koko Analytics plugin immediately
- Implement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns in tracking endpoint requests
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Koko Analytics → Version. If version is below 2.1.3, the site is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get koko-analytics --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Koko Analytics plugin version is 2.1.3 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in WordPress database logs
- Multiple failed import attempts in Koko Analytics logs
- Suspicious tracking parameters containing SQL syntax
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to /wp-content/plugins/koko-analytics/src/Resources/functions/collect.php with SQL-like payloads
- SQL file uploads to admin import endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("DROP TABLE" OR "INSERT INTO" OR malicious SQL patterns) AND "koko-analytics"