CVE-2026-112070 in Analytics
Summary
by MITRE • 10/20/2026
The AJAX routes of the extension do not check whether a backend user has access to the related module or dashboard widget. Any backend user can therefore retrieve analytics data of the sites they have page access to.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/20/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical failure in server-side authorization logic within a web application's administrative interface, specifically affecting AJAX-driven endpoints that serve analytical data. The core technical flaw lies in the absence of proper role-based access control checks for backend users interacting with specific modules or dashboard widgets. In secure software architecture, any endpoint returning sensitive information must verify not only that the user is authenticated but also that they possess the requisite permissions to view the requested resource. Here, the application relies on a flawed assumption that page-level access grants implicit permission to retrieve aggregated analytics data associated with those pages. This oversight allows an attacker who has obtained valid credentials for any backend account, regardless of their administrative privilege level, to query these AJAX routes and extract detailed performance metrics, traffic statistics, or other proprietary business intelligence from the sites they can view.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data leakage, as it facilitates unauthorized surveillance of organizational activities without triggering typical security alerts associated with high-privilege account compromise. An attacker leveraging this flaw can systematically enumerate accessible sites and harvest analytics data that may reveal sensitive patterns such as peak usage times, user behavior trends, or potentially confidential project statuses embedded in the metrics. This capability effectively bypasses the principle of least privilege, allowing low-level users to perform actions reserved for administrators or specialized analysts. The lack of module-specific validation means that even if a user is restricted from editing content or managing settings, they retain full visibility into the performance data of any page they can access, creating a significant information disclosure risk that could be exploited for competitive intelligence gathering or further reconnaissance in a larger attack chain.
From a standards perspective, this vulnerability aligns directly with CWE-285, which describes Improper Authorization, as the application fails to enforce proper permissions when accessing resources. It also relates closely to CWE-601, URL Redirection to Untrusted Site, if the analytics data is used for phishing or social engineering, though the primary classification remains an authorization bypass. In terms of offensive security frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, this behavior corresponds to T1530 Data from Information Repositories and potentially T1078 Valid Accounts, as it involves accessing stored data through legitimate but insufficiently restricted credentials. The vulnerability highlights a common architectural weakness where frontend access controls are mistakenly assumed to be sufficient for backend security, ignoring the necessity of robust server-side validation for every API or AJAX request that returns sensitive information.
To mitigate this risk, developers must implement strict authorization checks on all AJAX endpoints responsible for serving analytics data. This involves verifying not just authentication but also ensuring that the requesting user has explicit permission to view the specific module or dashboard widget being accessed, independent of their page-level access rights. Implementing a centralized middleware or decorator pattern can help enforce these rules consistently across all relevant routes. Additionally, adopting a defense-in-depth strategy by validating resource ownership and scope at the database query level ensures that even if application logic fails, the underlying data retrieval remains restricted to authorized entities. Regular security audits focusing on API endpoint permissions and automated testing of role-based access controls are essential to prevent similar authorization flaws in future development cycles.