CVE-2026-12511
AI Engine < 3.5.5 - Editor+ Arbitrary File Write via Path Traversal
Description
The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.5.5 does not sanitize a user-supplied filename before using it to write a downloaded file, allowing authenticated users with editor-level access to write attacker-controlled bytes to an arbitrary location on the server via path traversal.
INFO
Published Date :
July 14, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 14, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-12511
vulnerability.
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the AI Engine WordPress plugin to version 3.5.5.
- Verify the plugin version is updated.
- Review user permissions for the WordPress site.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-12511.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf3cf59e-da36-429b-8794-5a46587e8462/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-12511 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-12511
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'AI Engine', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '3.5.5', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.5.5 does not sanitize a user-supplied filename before using it to write a downloaded file, allowing authenticated users with editor-level access to write attacker-controlled bytes to an arbitrary location on the server via path traversal. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf3cf59e-da36-429b-8794-5a46587e8462/