CVE-2026-12511: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in AI Engine
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The AI Engine WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.5.5 do not properly sanitize user-supplied filenames before using them to write downloaded files. This improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22) allows authenticated users with editor privileges to perform path traversal attacks, writing attacker-controlled data to arbitrary locations on the server filesystem.
Potential Impact
An attacker with editor-level access can write arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to unauthorized file modification or code execution depending on the server configuration and file locations targeted. This could compromise the integrity and security of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict editor-level user permissions and monitor for suspicious activity related to file writes. Avoid granting editor access to untrusted users.
CVE-2026-12511: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in AI Engine
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 v3.1
Score 8.1high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The AI Engine WordPress plugin versions prior to 3.5.5 do not properly sanitize user-supplied filenames before using them to write downloaded files. This improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22) allows authenticated users with editor privileges to perform path traversal attacks, writing attacker-controlled data to arbitrary locations on the server filesystem.
Potential Impact
An attacker with editor-level access can write arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to unauthorized file modification or code execution depending on the server configuration and file locations targeted. This could compromise the integrity and security of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict editor-level user permissions and monitor for suspicious activity related to file writes. Avoid granting editor access to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-17T11:39:11.317Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a55d15368715ace43daafb9
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 06:04:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 06:17:52 UTC
Last updated: 08/26/2026, 10:52:06 UTC
Views: 87
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