CVE-2026-1003
GetGenie – AI Content Writer with Keyword Research & SEO Tracking Tools <= 4.3.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary Post Deletion
4.3CVSSMEDIUM
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:LIntegrityLow
A:NAvailabilityNone
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
References
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/getgenie/trunk/app/Api/GetGenieChat.php#L153
plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3436920/
plugins.trac.wordpress.org
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/38ec647a-3c0c-4d3c-ba34-64c17803867b?source=cve
wordfence.com
Timeline
Published
Jan 16, 2026
Last Updated
Jan 16, 2026
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