CVE-2026-49062
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2026-49062 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in WP Engine Faust.Js allows Password Recovery Exploitation. This issue affects Faust.Js: from n/a through 1.8.7.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in WP Engine Faust.Js allows Password Recovery Exploitation. This issue affects Faust.Js: from n/a through 1.8.7.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-49062?
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in WP Engine Faust.Js allows Password Recovery Exploitation.
This issue affects Faust.Js: from n/a through 1.8.7.
How severe is CVE-2026-49062?
CVE-2026-49062 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-49062?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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