Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in AI Engine WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-111041
4.9MEDIUM
Key Information:
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-111041?
The AI Engine plugin for WordPress versions before 3.7.9 contains a security flaw that fails to ensure user authorization during AI media management tasks. This oversight permits users with an Editor role or higher to alter or edit posts they should not have permission to access, potentially leading to unauthorized content modifications across the site.
Affected Version(s)
AI Engine 0 < 3.7.9
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Karthik Ramakrishnan
WPScan