CVE-2026-48879: WordPress AIWU plugin <= 1.4.17 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Published Jun 1, 2026
·Updated
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Sergey AIWU allows Privilege Escalation.
This issue affects AIWU: from n/a through 1.4.17.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sergey AIWU WordPress plugin<=1.4.17
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
WordPress AIWU pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.4.19
Event History
Jun 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:38 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-48879?
The severity of CVE-2026-48879 is rated as critical with a score of 9.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-48879?
To fix CVE-2026-48879, update the WordPress AIWU Plugin to version 1.4.19 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-48879?
CVE-2026-48879 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Sergey AIWU plugin.
4
Which versions of the AIWU plugin are affected by CVE-2026-48879?
CVE-2026-48879 affects AIWU plugin versions from n/a through 1.4.17.
5
Who is the vendor for CVE-2026-48879?
The vendor for CVE-2026-48879 is Sergey, the developer of the AIWU WordPress plugin.