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9.8

AIWU WordPress plugin may let users gain higher rights

CVE-2026-39801 · published 5 days ago
Summary

The AIWU plugin for WordPress (versions up to 1.5.9) lets a user with a basic subscriber role increase their permissions to something like an editor or administrator. This could let an attacker modify site content or settings they shouldn't control. Update the plugin to a newer version or remove it if you don't need it.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
sergey aiwu <= 1.5.9
Original advisory text
WordPress AIWU plugin <= 1.5.9 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Subscriber Privilege Escalation in AIWU <= 1.5.9 versions.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-266Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Timeline
Published10 Oct 2026
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen10 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-39801 · NVD
CVE-2026-39801 · MITRE
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