CVE-2026-110982: AI Engine < 3.8.6 - Editor+ Arbitrary Post Title and Excerpt Update via update_post_title and update_post_excerpt
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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
AI Engine WordPress pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.8.6
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which users can exploit this issue?
Users with the WordPress Editor role or higher can exploit it. They can modify the title and excerpt of arbitrary post types, including objects they would not normally be permitted to edit.
What content can be changed outside the caller's normal permissions?
Affected callers can update titles and excerpts for arbitrary posts, including navigation menus, block templates, global styles, and WooCommerce coupons.
Which plugin versions are affected?
AI Engine versions before 3.8.6 are affected. Version 3.8.6 is identified as the version at which the missing authorization check is addressed.