AI Engine Plugin up to 3.7.8 on WordPress authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in AI Engine Plugin up to 3.7.8. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. This manipulation causes authorization. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-111041. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in AI Engine Plugin up to 3.7.8 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.7.9 does not verify that the user performing certain AI media management actions owns or is otherwise allowed to edit the targeted object, allowing users with the Editor role or above to modify, or change the type of, arbitrary posts on the site, including content they are not permitted to edit.

It is possible to read the advisory at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-111041 since 10/15/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 3.7.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: AI Engine Plugin 3.7.9

Timelineinfo

10/15/2026 CVE reserved
10/18/2026 +3 days Advisory disclosed
10/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-111041 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-111041
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-421663

Entryinfo

Created: 10/18/2026 08:43
Changes: 10/18/2026 08:43 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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