Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in AI Engine WordPress Plugin
CVE-2026-111041

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 October 2026

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๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐ŸŸก 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

Timeline

  • ๐ŸŸก

    Public PoC available

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Karthik Ramakrishnan
WPScan
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