CVE-2026-1400: AI Engine (WordPress plugin) · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects AI Engine (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 53% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tigroumeowAI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, restrict Editor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting the use of the vulnerable plugin. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once released.
Description
The AI Engine – The Chatbot and AI Framework for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the `rest_helpers_update_media_metadata` function in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Editor-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The attacker can upload a benign image file, then use the `update_media_metadata` endpoint to rename it to a PHP file, creating an executable PHP file in the uploads directory.
References
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d5227269-4406-4fcf-af37-f1db0af857d6?source=cve (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ai-engine/tags/3.3.0/classes/rest.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ai-engine/tags/3.3.0/classes/rest.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3447500/ai-engine/trunk/classes/rest.php (opens in a new tab)