CVE-2025-8268: Auth Bypass (CVSS 6.5)

Description

The AI Engine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the rest_list and delete_files functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to list and delete files uploaded by other users.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ai-engine/tags/2.9.5/classes/modules/files.php#L518 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ai-engine/tags/2.9.5/classes/modules/files.php#L645 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ai-engine/tags/2.9.5/classes/modules/files.php#L664 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/be39e24f-d7d7-44db-9ffd-a4605de8e577?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-8268? +

The AI Engine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the rest_list and delete_files functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to list and delete files uploaded by other users. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-8268? +

CVE-2025-8268 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-8268? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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