Description
Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in JetEngine <= 3.8.14 versions.
Published: 2026-08-19
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

An unauthenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in JetEngine versions up to 3.8.14 that allows an attacker to run arbitrary code on a WordPress site. The weakness is due to improper handling of user input, which is classified as CWE-1336. If exploited, an attacker can achieve total compromise of the target system, including data theft, defacement, or further lateral movement.

Affected Systems

Crocoblock's WordPress JetEngine plugin, including Jetimpex Inc. JetEngine, version 3.8.14 or earlier. Sites that have not upgraded beyond 3.8.14 are affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.8 places this issue in the Critical severity range, indicating that exploitation would have a severe impact. The EPSS score is <1%, indicating a very low probability of exploitation. This vulnerability is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Based on the description, it is inferred that attackers can exploit the flaw by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to plugin endpoints without needing authentication, making the attack vectored as unauthenticated remote. Once the flaw is triggered, arbitrary PHP code can be injected and executed on the host.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 17:42 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update the WordPress JetEngine Plugin to the latest available version (at least 3.8.14.1).


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the WordPress JetEngine plugin to version 3.8.14.1 or later as officially recommended by the vendor.
  • If the upgrade cannot be performed immediately, remove or disable the JetEngine plugin files from the WordPress installation to eliminate the attack surface.
  • Apply additional protection by restricting administrative access to the WordPress site with IP whitelisting or an application firewall, and monitor logs for anomalous requests to plugin endpoints.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 17:42 UTC.

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History

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Crocoblock
Crocoblock jetengine
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Crocoblock
Crocoblock jetengine
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in JetEngine <= 3.8.14 versions.
Title WordPress JetEngine plugin <= 3.8.14 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-1336
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Crocoblock Jetengine
Wordpress Wordpress
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Patchstack

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-20T15:57:13.783Z

Reserved: 2026-07-27T14:00:21.729Z

Link: CVE-2026-66613

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-20T15:54:44.420Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-19T13:17:50.563

Modified: 2026-08-20T16:17:45.493

Link: CVE-2026-66613

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T20:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-1336

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine