CVE-2025-5071: AI Engine 2.8.0 - 2.8.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Insufficient Authorization to Privilege Escalation via MCP
The AI Engine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'MeowMWAILabsMCP::canaccessmcp' function in versions 2.8.0 to 2.8.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to have full access to the MCP and run various commands like 'wpcreateuser', 'wpupdateuser' and 'wpupdateoption', which can be used for privilege escalation, and 'wpupdatepost', 'wpdeletepost', 'wpupdatecomment' and 'wpdeletecomment', which can be used to edit and delete posts and comments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-5071?
CVE-2025-5071 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized data modification.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5071?
To fix CVE-2025-5071, update the AI Engine plugin for WordPress to version 2.8.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-5071?
CVE-2025-5071 affects users of the AI Engine plugin for WordPress versions 2.8.0 to 2.8.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-5071?
CVE-2025-5071 is an unauthorized data modification vulnerability due to a missing capability check.
Can CVE-2025-5071 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2025-5071 can only be exploited by authenticated users with subscriber access level.