CVE-2026-12511 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.5.5 does not sanitize a user-supplied filename before using it to write a downloaded file, allowing authenticated users with editor-level access to write attacker-controlled bytes to an arbitrary location on the server via path traversal.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf3cf59e-da36-429b-8794-5a46587e8462/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-12511?

CVE-2026-12511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.5.5 does not sanitize a user-supplied filename before using it to write a downloaded file, allowing authenticated users with editor-level access to write attac...

How severe is CVE-2026-12511?

CVE-2026-12511 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-12511?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.