Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in WP Engine Faust.Js
CVE-2026-49062

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Faust.js
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-49062?

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in WP Engine Faust.Js, allowing attackers to exploit weaknesses in password recovery mechanisms. This flaw can enable unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive information, compromising the integrity of affected installations.

Affected Version(s)

Faust.js <= 1.8.7

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/faustwp/...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

ParkHyunWoo | Patchstack Bug Bounty Program
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