CVE-2026-48879
CWE-266Published: June 1, 2026· Updated: Jun 1, 2026
Official Description
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Sergey AIWU allows Privilege Escalation.
This issue affects AIWU: from n/a through 1.4.17.
Risk Analysis
This critical vulnerability in Sergey AIWU allows for privilege escalation, potentially leading to full system compromise. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw presents an extreme risk. There is no EPSS score to indicate exploitation likelihood, and it is not in CISA's KEV catalog.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability. The issue is remotely exploitable due to the network attack vector and low attack complexity.
Upgrade AIWU to a version beyond 1.4.17. Implement the principle of least privilege for all users and applications.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48879 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-48879 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts