CVE-2026-1003 is a security vulnerability classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) found in the GetGenie – AI Content Writer with Keyword Research & SEO Tracking Tools WordPress plugin developed by roxnor. The vulnerability exists in all plugin versions up to and including 4.3.0. It allows authenticated users with Author-level or higher privileges to bypass authorization checks when deleting posts. Specifically, the plugin does not properly verify whether the user has the right to delete a particular post, enabling an attacker with Author permissions to delete posts authored by other users. This flaw compromises the integrity of the website content by allowing unauthorized deletion but does not affect confidentiality or availability directly. The vulnerability requires no user interaction beyond authentication and can be exploited remotely over the network (AV:N). The attack complexity is low (AC:L), and privileges required are low (PR:L), meaning any user with Author-level access can exploit it. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, indicating medium severity. No public exploits or active exploitation campaigns have been reported yet. The vulnerability was published on January 16, 2026, and assigned by Wordfence. Since the plugin is widely used for AI-assisted content creation and SEO tracking on WordPress sites, this vulnerability poses a risk to content integrity and site management.

For European organizations, this vulnerability primarily threatens the integrity of website content hosted on WordPress platforms using the GetGenie plugin. Unauthorized deletion of posts can lead to loss of critical business information, disruption of marketing and SEO efforts, and potential reputational damage. Organizations relying heavily on content marketing, e-commerce, or public communications via WordPress sites may experience operational setbacks. While confidentiality and availability are not directly impacted, the ability to manipulate or remove content undermines trust and could be leveraged as part of broader attack campaigns, such as defacement or misinformation. The medium CVSS score reflects a moderate risk, but the ease of exploitation by any Author-level user increases the threat surface, especially in environments with multiple content contributors. European entities with strict data integrity and compliance requirements may face regulatory scrutiny if content is maliciously altered or deleted without proper authorization.

1. Immediately restrict Author-level permissions to only trusted users and review user roles to minimize the number of users with deletion capabilities. 2. Monitor WordPress user activity logs for unusual post deletion events, especially those initiated by Author-level users. 3. Implement a backup strategy with frequent snapshots of website content to enable quick restoration of deleted posts. 4. Apply the official patch or update the GetGenie plugin to a fixed version as soon as it is released by the vendor. 5. If patching is delayed, consider temporarily disabling the plugin or removing deletion capabilities via custom code or third-party access control plugins. 6. Conduct regular security audits of WordPress plugins and user permissions to detect and remediate similar authorization issues proactively. 7. Educate content authors and administrators about the risks of privilege misuse and encourage reporting of suspicious activity.