High

CVE-2026-49062: Security Advisory

CVE-2026-49062 CVSS 8.8
Who it affects
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in WP Engine Faust.Js allows Password Recovery Exploitation.
What to do
Apply the vendor's update in your next patch window.
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CVE-2026-49062 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8).

Summary

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.

Remediation

Apply the vendor’s update during your next patch window and verify exposure. Patch-management tools that can deploy and verify the fix include Action1, Automox, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, ManageEngine Endpoint Central. See our best patch management ranking.

Sources

Data as of June 16, 2026. Sources: nvd.nist.gov, patchstack.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.