CVE-2026-110982
AI Engine < 3.8.6 - Editor+ Arbitrary Post Title and Excerpt Update via update_post_title and update_post_excerpt
Description
The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.8.6 does not check that the caller is allowed to edit the targeted object before updating its title and excerpt, allowing users with the Editor role and above to modify arbitrary posts of any type, including content they cannot otherwise edit such as navigation menus, block templates, global styles and WooCommerce coupons.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 21, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 21, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update the AI Engine WordPress plugin.
- Verify plugin version is 3.8.6 or higher.
- Apply updates to restrict content modification.
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/59f18552-e60e-466f-949d-cc09aa657bbe/ |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.8.6 does not check that the caller is allowed to edit the targeted object before updating its title and excerpt, allowing users with the Editor role and above to modify arbitrary posts of any type, including content they cannot otherwise edit such as navigation menus, block templates, global styles and WooCommerce coupons. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/110xxx/CVE-2026-110982.json">CVE-2026-110982</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/59f18552-e60e-466f-949d-cc09aa657bbe/