CVE-2026-27407 HIGH

CVE-2026-27407: WordPress AI Engine plugin <= 3.4.9 - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Vendor Meow Apps
Product AI Engine
Weakness CWE-266
Published June 15, 2026
Last update June 15, 2026

CVSS base score

7.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Editor Privilege Escalation in AI Engine <= 3.4.9 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

AI Engine versions up to 3.4.9 contain an improper access control vulnerability affecting high-privilege users. An authenticated administrator can read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service availability. The vulnerability requires administrative credentials to exploit and does not affect the broader site scope. Update to a version newer than 3.4.9.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt service availability with admin credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised admin accounts can access confidential information and alter site functionality without additional restrictions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 15, 2026 CVE published