CVE-2026-75796
AI Engine 2.8.0 - 3.6.0 - Admin+ Multisite Network Administrator Account Takeover via MCP User Tools
Description
The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.6.1 does not verify that the requesting user is authorized to act on the targeted account before performing privileged user management operations, allowing users with the Administrator role on a Multisite sub-site to take over any account on the network, including the Network Administrator's.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 21, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 26, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update AI Engine WordPress plugin to version 3.6.1 or later.
- Verify user roles and permissions carefully.
- Remove unnecessary administrative privileges.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-75796.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/919da0c7-7643-4903-9454-2fb66353f5cb/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-269 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-75796', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-21T12:52:34.391727Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Unknown', 'product': 'AI Engine', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.8.0', 'lessThan': '3.6.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.6.1 does not verify that the requesting user is authorized to act on the targeted account before performing privileged user management operations, allowing users with the Administrator role on a Multisite sub-site to take over any account on the network, including the Network Administrator's. Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/919da0c7-7643-4903-9454-2fb66353f5cb/