Ad Inserter <= 2.8.16 - Missing Authorization to Block Visibility Bypass via ai_ajax
CVSS score
5.3
EPSS probability
%0.4
Risk score
0.0
Published
2 mo ago
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Vulnerability description
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Evidence confidence
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Short explanation
The Ad Inserter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to 2.8.16 due to a missing capability check in the `ai_ajax` function. Unauthenticated attackers can view restricted ad block content. CVSS score is 5.3 (MEDIUM). Patch status is UNKNOWN. No fixed version is known.
This allows attackers to view restricted ad content without authentication, potentially exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability is accessible to any user, and no user interaction is required. It poses a medium-risk exposure for WordPress sites using the plugin.
What should be done?
- Update to a version beyond 2.8.16 if available via official vendor advisories.
- No fixed version is known; follow vendor updates for patch status.
- Monitor official plugin repositories for security updates.
The sources give limited detail on some technical conditions. Review the chain of evidence below before deciding how to act.
Chain of evidence and sources
WordPress'te Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads plugin'i, `ai_ajax` fonksiyonunda yetki kontrolü eksikliği nedeniyle 2.8.16 sürümüne kadar olan tüm sürümlerde yetki geçişi sorunu yaşar ve kimlik doğrulama olmadan sınırlı içerikleri görüntüleme imkanı sağlar.
Açık, CVSS 3.1 puanı 5.3 (ORTA) ile ifade edilir ve AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N vektörüyle, erişim gerektirmez, kullanıcı arayüzü etkileşimi yoktur ve etki sınırlıdır.
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The Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.16 due to a missing capability check in the `ai_ajax` function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view the contents of ad blocks that an administrator has restricted to administrator-only visibility.
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CWE: CWE-862
Explanation produced with the local qwen3:4b-instruct model. Numerical metrics and the KEV, patch and exploit statuses are not determined by AI.
IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-11983 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.
| ID | VENDOR | PRODUCT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | spacetime | Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads | View |
RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check
SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.
| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | CVSS V3_1 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N | CVE CNA |
| 5.3 | CVSS V31 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N | NVD |
Patch and Remediation Guide
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Public exploit and active exploitation status
Verified exploit intelligence
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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Attack Vector and Accessibility
Official Sources and Advisories
CVSS Vector Radar Chart
5.3 / 10Vulnerability Scoring Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NYama durumu bilinmiyor
Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)
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