CVE-2026-49062 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in WP Engine Faust.Js allows Password Recovery Exploitation. This issue affects Faust.Js: from n/a through 1.8.7.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-288

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/faustwp/vulnerability/wordpress

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-49062?

CVE-2026-49062 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in WP Engine Faust.Js allows Password Recovery Exploitation. This issue affects Faust.Js: from n/a through 1.8.7.

How severe is CVE-2026-49062?

CVE-2026-49062 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-49062?

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