CVE-2026-14526: AI Copilot – Content Generator <= 1.5.6 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via Custom Workflow Route
The AI Copilot – Content Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.6. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new administrator-level user account and achieve full site takeover by saving and executing a malicious workflow containing a wpcreateuser action node specifying role=administrator. This vulnerability is exploitable by unauthenticated attackers on any site where the [aiwu-form] shortcode or public chatbot is rendered on a frontend page, as the waic-nonce value is emitted into publicly accessible JavaScript (WAICDATA.waicNonce) on those pages, rendering the nonce check a non-functional authorization barrier.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress plugin: AI Copilot – Content Generatorto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.5.6 - Compensating control
To prevent unauthenticated exploitation, restrict access so that the [aiwu-form] shortcode and/or the public chatbot are not rendered on publicly accessible frontend pages where waic-nonce (WAIC_DATA.waicNonce) is emitted into JavaScript.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-14526?
The severity of CVE-2026-14526 is critical with a score of 9.8.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14526?
To fix CVE-2026-14526, update the AI Copilot – Content Generator plugin to version 1.5.7 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-14526?
CVE-2026-14526 is an unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the AI Copilot – Content Generator plugin.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-14526?
All users of the AI Copilot – Content Generator plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.5.6 are affected by CVE-2026-14526.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-14526?
CVE-2026-14526 allows unauthenticated attackers to perform unauthorized actions due to an authorization bypass.