Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-111041

AI Engine < 3.7.9 - Editor+ Arbitrary Post Modification via update_media_metadata and approve_mediaCVE-2026-111041

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-111041 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in AI Engine < 3.7.9 - Editor+ Arbitrary Post Modification via update_media_metadata and approve_media. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Unknown/AI Engine (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Oct 18, 2026Updated Oct 18, 2026Source checked Oct 18, 2026First seen by HOL Oct 18, 2026Material review Oct 18, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Unknown/AI Engine (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Unknown/AI Enginegeneric	>=0 <3.7.9	3.7.9

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Unknown/AI Engine.
Review the reported fix. Update Unknown/AI Engine to 3.7.9 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Oct 18, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Oct 18, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Oct 18, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencewpscan.com

Upstream source description

The AI Engine WordPress plugin before 3.7.9 does not verify that the user performing certain AI media management actions owns or is otherwise allowed to edit the targeted object, allowing users with the Editor role or above to modify, or change the type of, arbitrary posts on the site, including content they are not permitted to edit.

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