CVE-2025-11749
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAI Engine <= 3.1.3 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure to Privilege Escalation
Published Nov 5, 2025 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as 06eaf624-aedf-453d-8457-d03a572fac0d, TR-25-0373
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-11749 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting ai-engine (wordpress-plugin), AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 5, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including ai-engine 3.1.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
75%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The AI Engine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.3 via the /mcp/v1/ REST API endpoint that exposes the 'Bearer Token' value when 'No-Auth URL' is enabled. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract the bearer token, which can be used to gain access to a valid session and perform many actions like creating a new administrator account, leading to privilege escalation.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 5, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ai-enginewordpress-plugin | See advisory | 3.1.4 |
| AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
ai-engine
3.1.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 5, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 5, 2025
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11749
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12493
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12682
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/06eaf624-aedf-453d-8457-d03a572fac0d?source=api-prod
FAQ
Common Questions.
The AI Engine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.3 via the /mcp/v1/ REST API endpoint that exposes the 'Bearer Token' value when 'No-Auth URL' is enabled.
Affected: ai-engine (wordpress-plugin); AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 5, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including ai-engine 3.1.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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