File Path Exposure in AI Engine WordPress Plugin by Developer
CVE-2026-16955

5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Ai Engine
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 August 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-16955?

The AI Engine WordPress plugin prior to version 3.6.6 lacks proper validation of caller-supplied file paths, allowing individuals with subscriber-level access to read arbitrary files from the server. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized data exfiltration when a specific public API feature is enabled. Moreover, if the issue is exploited by an administrator on a multisite setup, a non-super subsite administrator may gain access to the network-shared configuration and sensitive secrets.

Affected Version(s)

AI Engine 0 < 3.6.6

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.

CVE-2026-16955 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1b413d84-61c7-4e19-a693-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Revanth Hari Narayana Matte
WPScan
.