CVE-2026-85118
Received Received - Intake

Unauthenticated Option Update in AI Content Generator WordPress Plugin

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-85118, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-11

Last updated on: 2026-10-11

Assigner: WPScan

Description

The AI Content Generator Marketing WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not enforce a nonce or capability check on some of its AJAX actions, allowing unauthenticated users to update and delete arbitrary WordPress options, which can be used to gain administrator access to the site.

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Published
2026-10-11
Last Modified
2026-10-11
Generated
2026-10-11
AI Q&A
2026-10-11
EPSS Evaluated
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Unknown AI Content Generator Marketing 0

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

The AI Content Generator Marketing WordPress plugin through version 1.0.0 lacks proper security checks on certain AJAX actions. This allows unauthenticated users to modify or delete WordPress settings, potentially granting them administrator access to the site.

Detection Guidance

Check if the AI Content Generator Marketing WordPress plugin version 1.0.0 or below is installed. Look for unauthorized changes to WordPress options or administrator account creation.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to take full control of your WordPress site, install malicious software, steal data, or deface the website. Since no authentication is required, any visitor could potentially gain admin access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access control. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the plugin to the latest version if available. If no update exists, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is released. Monitor for unauthorized administrator accounts or changes to WordPress options.

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