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Ad Inserter <= 2.8.16 - Missing Authorization to Block Visibility Bypass via ai_ajax

CVE-2026-11983 · ad-inserter

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Vulnerability: Ad Inserter <= 2.8.16 - Missing Authorization to Block Visibility Bypass via ai_ajax
Affected software: ad-inserter(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 2.8.16
Authentication: Not specified in feed title — see source advisory
Vulnerability type: Other
CVE: CVE-2026-11983
Published: 5 August 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: This advisory describes a other issue in the affected software. Review the source advisory and your installed version to assess exposure.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory b5715acd-62e6-4cd8-8fe8-4b1412f287c9). Methodology and redistribution notes

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