CVE-2026-1003
GetGenie – AI Content Writer with Keyword Research & SEO Tracking Tools <= 4.3.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary Post Deletion
Description
The GetGenie plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to delete a specific post. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to delete any post on the WordPress site, including posts authored by other users.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 16, 2026, 8:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 16, 2026, 3:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-1003
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update the GetGenie plugin to version 4.3.1 or later.
- Verify proper authorization checks are enforced.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The GetGenie plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.0. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to delete a specific post. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to delete any post on the WordPress site, including posts authored by other users. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/getgenie/trunk/app/Api/GetGenieChat.php#L153 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3436920/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/38ec647a-3c0c-4d3c-ba34-64c17803867b?source=cve