CVE-2026-16954 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.6.4 does not redact secret configuration values before exposing them in an admin page's inline script data, allowing users with the Editor role to read the site's stored third-party API key and authentication tokens in cleartext, despite those secrets being restricted to administrators everywhere else.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/badce355-e6ce-4dd4-8d9b-c87a7b9db12f/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16954?

CVE-2026-16954 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.6.4 does not redact secret configuration values before exposing them in an admin page's inline script data, allowing users with the Editor role to read the sit...

How severe is CVE-2026-16954?

CVE-2026-16954 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16954?

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