CVE-2026-49062: wordpress faustwp
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighDeferred
Published 15-06-2026Last modified 15-06-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-49062 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in wordpress faustwp. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 45.5% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 1.8.8.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.56%
0%100%
Low · +0.25 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-06-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 15-06-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 4.3–8.8
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- wordfenceSource4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.56%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
46%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.25 pp
From 0.30% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.56%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-288Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or ChannelThe product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
- CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
Affected systems
Wordpress1 product
- faustwp≤ 1.8.7 (fixed in 1.8.8)
Wp engine1 product
- faust.js≥ n/a, ≤ 1.8.7
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry