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CVE-2026-49062 WP Engine CVE debrief

A high-severity Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability was discovered in WP Engine Faust.Js, allowing for Password Recovery Exploitation. This issue affects Faust.Js versions from n/a through 1.8.7, with a CVSS score of 8.8.

Vendor
WP Engine
Product
Faust.js
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-15
Original CVE updated
2026-06-15
Advisory published
2026-06-15
Advisory updated
2026-06-15

Who should care

Users of WP Engine Faust.Js, particularly those using versions from n/a through 1.8.7, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk.

Technical summary

The vulnerability, classified under CWE-288, allows for Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel. This could enable attackers to exploit the password recovery feature, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Faust.Js to a version beyond 1.8.7.
  • Review and strengthen password recovery processes.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to authentication and password recovery.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and details were obtained from official sources, including CVE.org and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD).

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-49062 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-49062

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-49062 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-49062

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.