CVE-2026-49062 Details
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.
A vulnerability allowing authentication bypass has been identified in the WP Engine Faust.Js plugin, versions through 1.8.7. This issue can be exploited to manipulate password recovery processes, potentially allowing unauthorized access to user accounts.
Users of the WP Engine Faust.Js plugin should update to version 1.8.8 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.
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Volerion
Assessed Jun 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/faustwp/vulnerability/wordpress-faust-js-plugin-1-8-7-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-288 | Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WP Engine Faust.Js | <= 1.8.7 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |