CVE-2026-48879

Name: CVE-2026-48879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-01T15:16:38.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-48879 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Sergey AIWU allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects AIWU: from n/a through 1.4.17.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Sergey AIWU allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects AIWU: from n/a through 1.4.17.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/ai-copilot-content-generator/vulnerability/wordpress-aiwu-plugin-1-4-17-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-48879?

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Sergey AIWU allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects AIWU: from n/a through 1.4.17.

How severe is CVE-2026-48879?

CVE-2026-48879 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48879?

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Source: NVD / NIST