CVE-2009-5158: The google-analyticator plugin before 5.2.1 for WordPress has insufficient HTML sanitization for Google Analyt

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-5158?

google analyticator: upgrade to 5.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-5158 being exploited?

CVE-2009-5158 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-5158 affect?

CVE-2009-5158 affects google analyticator. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The google-analyticator plugin before 5.2.1 for WordPress has insufficient HTML sanitization for Google Analytics API text.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-5158?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2009-5158 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting google analyticator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The google-analyticator plugin before 5.2.1 for WordPress has insufficient HTML sanitization for Google Analytics API text.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2019-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sumo

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-22 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sumo google analyticator UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.2.1

Fixed in: 5.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy google-analyticator || rpm -q google-analyticator || google-analyticator --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade google-analyticator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade google-analyticator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-5158?

google analyticator: upgrade to 5.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-5158 being exploited?

CVE-2009-5158 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-5158 affect?

CVE-2009-5158 affects google analyticator. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The google-analyticator plugin before 5.2.1 for WordPress has insufficient HTML sanitization for Google Analytics API text.

How urgent is CVE-2009-5158?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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